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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,572.26, 348,548.13 and 139,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,572.26, 348,548.13 and 139,394.98 is: 192,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,572.26 : 348,548.13 = 139,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,572.26/348,548.13 = 139,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,572.26x = 348,548.13 × 139,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,572.26x = 48,585,859,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,585,859,610.39/252,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,364.20

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