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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,626.91, 348,627.56 and 139,447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,626.91, 348,627.56 and 139,447.23 is: 192,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,626.91 : 348,627.56 = 139,447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,626.91/348,627.56 = 139,447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,626.91x = 348,627.56 × 139,447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,626.91x = 48,615,146,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615,146,846.42/252,626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,438.51

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