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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,664.92, 348,670.92 and 139,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,664.92, 348,670.92 and 139,485.24 is: 192,485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,664.92 : 348,670.92 = 139,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,664.92/348,670.92 = 139,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,664.92x = 348,670.92 × 139,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,664.92x = 48,634,446,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634,446,957.22/252,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,485.95

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