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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,918.68, 349,034.82 and 139,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,918.68, 349,034.82 and 139,748.72 is: 192,857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,918.68 : 349,034.82 = 139,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,918.68/349,034.82 = 139,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,918.68x = 349,034.82 × 139,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,918.68x = 48,777,169,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,777,169,330.43/252,918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,857.12

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