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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,733.68, 348,767.82 and 139,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,733.68, 348,767.82 and 139,554 is: 192,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,733.68 : 348,767.82 = 139,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,733.68/348,767.82 = 139,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,733.68x = 348,767.82 × 139,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,733.68x = 48,671,944,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,671,944,352.28/252,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,581.95

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