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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,677.07, 348,693.39 and 139,499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,677.07, 348,693.39 and 139,499.01 is: 192,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,677.07 : 348,693.39 = 139,499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,677.07/348,693.39 = 139,499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,677.07x = 348,693.39 × 139,499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,677.07x = 48,642,382,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642,382,698.54/252,677.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,508.10

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