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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,646.61, 348,643.19 and 139,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,646.61, 348,643.19 and 139,466.93 is: 192,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,646.61 : 348,643.19 = 139,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,646.61/348,643.19 = 139,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,646.61x = 348,643.19 × 139,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,646.61x = 48,624,194,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,624,194,677.37/252,646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,459.32

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