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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,841.13, 348,930.93 and 145,411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,841.13, 348,930.93 and 145,411.13 is: 200,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,841.13 : 348,930.93 = 145,411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,841.13/348,930.93 = 145,411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,841.13x = 348,930.93 × 145,411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,841.13x = 50,738,439,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738,439,078.60/252,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,673.21

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