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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,910.68, 349,023.82 and 139,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,910.68, 349,023.82 and 139,740.76 is: 192,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,910.68 : 349,023.82 = 139,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,910.68/349,023.82 = 139,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,910.68x = 349,023.82 × 139,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,910.68x = 48,772,853,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,772,853,864.90/252,910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,846.16

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