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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,924.18, 349,042.41 and 139,754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,924.18, 349,042.41 and 139,754.22 is: 192,864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,924.18 : 349,042.41 = 139,754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,924.18/349,042.41 = 139,754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,924.18x = 349,042.41 × 139,754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,924.18x = 48,780,149,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,780,149,756.47/252,924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,864.71

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