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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,757.52, 205,227.91 and 48,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,757.52, 205,227.91 and 48,011.28 is: 72,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,757.52 : 205,227.91 = 48,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,757.52/205,227.91 = 48,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,757.52x = 205,227.91 × 48,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,757.52x = 9,853,254,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,254,923.84/136,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,049.09

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