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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,346.55, 348,228.58 and 139,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,346.55, 348,228.58 and 139,169.30 is: 192,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,346.55 : 348,228.58 = 139,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,346.55/348,228.58 = 139,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,346.55x = 348,228.58 × 139,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,346.55x = 48,462,727,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,462,727,718.59/252,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,048.31

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