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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,402.53, 348,322.05 and 137,683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,402.53, 348,322.05 and 137,683.13 is: 190,006.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,402.53 : 348,322.05 = 137,683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,402.53/348,322.05 = 137,683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,402.53x = 348,322.05 × 137,683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,402.53x = 47,958,068,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,958,068,350.41/252,402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,006.29

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