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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,722.11, 348,747.37 and 139,542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,722.11, 348,747.37 and 139,542.43 is: 192,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,722.11 : 348,747.37 = 139,542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,722.11/348,747.37 = 139,542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,722.11x = 348,747.37 × 139,542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,722.11x = 48,665,055,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,665,055,465.91/252,722.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,563.51

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