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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,316.12, 348,180.34 and 144,810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,316.12, 348,180.34 and 144,810.48 is: 199,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,316.12 : 348,180.34 = 144,810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,316.12/348,180.34 = 144,810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,316.12x = 348,180.34 × 144,810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,316.12x = 50,420,162,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,420,162,161.96/252,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,829.33

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