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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,669.62, 348,684.54 and 139,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,669.62, 348,684.54 and 139,492.46 is: 192,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,669.62 : 348,684.54 = 139,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,669.62/348,684.54 = 139,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,669.62x = 348,684.54 × 139,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,669.62x = 48,638,864,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,638,864,248.57/252,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,499.85

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