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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,594.93, 348,578.78 and 139,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,594.93, 348,578.78 and 139,415.25 is: 192,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,594.93 : 348,578.78 = 139,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,594.93/348,578.78 = 139,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,594.93x = 348,578.78 × 139,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,594.93x = 48,597,197,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597,197,061.32/252,594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,391.82

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