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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,488.97, 348,442.07 and 139,319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,488.97, 348,442.07 and 139,319.01 is: 192,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,488.97 : 348,442.07 = 139,319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,488.97/348,442.07 = 139,319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,488.97x = 348,442.07 × 139,319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,488.97x = 48,544,604,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,544,604,234.75/252,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,264.26

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