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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,964.68, 349,098.30 and 139,794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,964.68, 349,098.30 and 139,794.72 is: 192,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,964.68 : 349,098.30 = 139,794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,964.68/349,098.30 = 139,794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,964.68x = 349,098.30 × 139,794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,964.68x = 48,802,099,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802,099,100.98/252,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,920.60

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