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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,369.42, 348,269.13 and 144,946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,369.42, 348,269.13 and 144,946.41 is: 200,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,369.42 : 348,269.13 = 144,946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,369.42/348,269.13 = 144,946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,369.42x = 348,269.13 × 144,946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,369.42x = 50,480,360,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,480,360,107.32/252,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,025.66

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