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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,447.06, 348,352.74 and 139,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,447.06, 348,352.74 and 139,262.52 is: 192,168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,447.06 : 348,352.74 = 139,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,447.06/348,352.74 = 139,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,447.06x = 348,352.74 × 139,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,447.06x = 48,512,480,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,512,480,421.30/252,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,168.93

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