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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,762.18, 348,811.56 and 139,584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,762.18, 348,811.56 and 139,584.66 is: 192,626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,762.18 : 348,811.56 = 139,584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,762.18/348,811.56 = 139,584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,762.18x = 348,811.56 × 139,584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,762.18x = 48,688,743,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,688,743,006.67/252,762.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,626.69

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