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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,313.11, 348,176.21 and 144,807.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,313.11, 348,176.21 and 144,807.48 is: 199,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,313.11 : 348,176.21 = 144,807.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,313.11/348,176.21 = 144,807.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,313.11x = 348,176.21 × 144,807.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,313.11x = 50,418,518,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,418,518,842.01/252,313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,825.20

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