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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,895.78, 348,992.11 and 138,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,895.78, 348,992.11 and 138,171.96 is: 190,675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,895.78 : 348,992.11 = 138,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,895.78/348,992.11 = 138,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,895.78x = 348,992.11 × 138,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,895.78x = 48,220,924,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,924,390.29/252,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,675.08

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