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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,706.61, 348,725.98 and 139,526.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,706.61, 348,725.98 and 139,526.93 is: 192,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,706.61 : 348,725.98 = 139,526.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,706.61/348,725.98 = 139,526.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,706.61x = 348,725.98 × 139,526.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,706.61x = 48,656,665,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,665,400.64/252,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,542.12

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