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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,946.69, 349,070.99 and 138,230.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,946.69, 349,070.99 and 138,230.17 is: 190,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,946.69 : 349,070.99 = 138,230.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,946.69/349,070.99 = 138,230.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,946.69x = 349,070.99 × 138,230.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,946.69x = 48,252,141,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252,141,762.67/252,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,760.13

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