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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,606.97, 348,606.05 and 137,892.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,606.97, 348,606.05 and 137,892.41 is: 190,296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,606.97 : 348,606.05 = 137,892.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,606.97/348,606.05 = 137,892.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,606.97x = 348,606.05 × 137,892.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,606.97x = 48,070,128,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070,128,375.08/252,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,296.13

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