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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,423.54, 348,345.62 and 137,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,423.54, 348,345.62 and 137,701.82 is: 190,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,423.54 : 348,345.62 = 137,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,423.54/348,345.62 = 137,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,423.54x = 348,345.62 × 137,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,423.54x = 47,967,825,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967,825,863.03/252,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,029.13

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