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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,282.19, 348,148.16 and 139,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,282.19, 348,148.16 and 139,104.94 is: 191,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,282.19 : 348,148.16 = 139,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,282.19/348,148.16 = 139,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,282.19x = 348,148.16 × 139,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,282.19x = 48,429,128,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429,128,212.39/252,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,964.12

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