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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,267.92, 348,132.40 and 139,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,267.92, 348,132.40 and 139,094.72 is: 191,952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,267.92 : 348,132.40 = 139,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,267.92/348,132.40 = 139,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,267.92x = 348,132.40 × 139,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,267.92x = 48,423,378,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,378,700.93/252,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,952.19

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