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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,490.03, 348,443.54 and 139,320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,490.03, 348,443.54 and 139,320.07 is: 192,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,490.03 : 348,443.54 = 139,320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,490.03/348,443.54 = 139,320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,490.03x = 348,443.54 × 139,320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,490.03x = 48,545,178,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,545,178,383.85/252,490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,265.72

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