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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,792.93, 348,852.11 and 139,613.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,792.93, 348,852.11 and 139,613.25 is: 192,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,792.93 : 348,852.11 = 139,613.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,792.93/348,852.11 = 139,613.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,792.93x = 348,852.11 × 139,613.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,792.93x = 48,704,376,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,704,376,148.39/252,792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,665.10

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