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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,735.93, 348,770.93 and 139,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,735.93, 348,770.93 and 139,556.25 is: 192,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,735.93 : 348,770.93 = 139,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,735.93/348,770.93 = 139,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,735.93x = 348,770.93 × 139,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,735.93x = 48,673,162,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673,162,402.03/252,735.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,585.05

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