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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,371.56, 348,270.18 and 139,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,371.56, 348,270.18 and 139,195.24 is: 192,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,371.56 : 348,270.18 = 139,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,371.56/348,270.18 = 139,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,371.56x = 348,270.18 × 139,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,371.56x = 48,477,551,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,477,551,289.94/252,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,088.01

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