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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,760.93, 348,809.83 and 139,583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,760.93, 348,809.83 and 139,583.41 is: 192,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,760.93 : 348,809.83 = 139,583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,760.93/348,809.83 = 139,583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,760.93x = 348,809.83 × 139,583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,760.93x = 48,688,065,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,688,065,512.92/252,760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,624.97

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