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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,747.96, 348,790.02 and 139,568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,747.96, 348,790.02 and 139,568.28 is: 192,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,747.96 : 348,790.02 = 139,568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,747.96/348,790.02 = 139,568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,747.96x = 348,790.02 × 139,568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,747.96x = 48,680,023,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,680,023,172.57/252,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,603.03

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