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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,906.73, 349,007.19 and 138,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,906.73, 349,007.19 and 138,182.92 is: 190,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,906.73 : 349,007.19 = 138,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,906.73/349,007.19 = 138,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,906.73x = 349,007.19 × 138,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,906.73x = 48,226,832,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226,832,615.19/252,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,690.19

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