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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,713.12, 348,734.96 and 139,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,713.12, 348,734.96 and 139,533.44 is: 192,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,713.12 : 348,734.96 = 139,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,713.12/348,734.96 = 139,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,713.12x = 348,734.96 × 139,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,713.12x = 48,660,188,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660,188,617.06/252,713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,551.10

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