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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,789.93, 348,847.97 and 139,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,789.93, 348,847.97 and 139,610.25 is: 192,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,789.93 : 348,847.97 = 139,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,789.93/348,847.97 = 139,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,789.93x = 348,847.97 × 139,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,789.93x = 48,702,751,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,751,605.64/252,789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,660.96

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