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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,308.48, 348,169.76 and 139,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,308.48, 348,169.76 and 139,132.16 is: 191,993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,308.48 : 348,169.76 = 139,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,308.48/348,169.76 = 139,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,308.48x = 348,169.76 × 139,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,308.48x = 48,441,610,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,441,610,755.48/252,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,993.59

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