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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,307.44, 348,186.87 and 139,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,307.44, 348,186.87 and 139,134.24 is: 192,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,307.44 : 348,186.87 = 139,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,307.44/348,186.87 = 139,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,307.44x = 348,186.87 × 139,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,307.44x = 48,444,715,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,444,715,535.43/252,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,006.69

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