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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,369.99, 348,184.44 and 143,463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,369.99, 348,184.44 and 143,463.33 is: 197,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,369.99 : 348,184.44 = 143,463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,369.99/348,184.44 = 143,463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,369.99x = 348,184.44 × 143,463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,369.99x = 49,951,699,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,951,699,216.59/252,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,930.42

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