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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,822.60, 205,233.90 and 48,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,822.60, 205,233.90 and 48,176.20 is: 72,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,822.60 : 205,233.90 = 48,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,822.60/205,233.90 = 48,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,822.60x = 205,233.90 × 48,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,822.60x = 9,887,389,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,389,413.18/136,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,264.30

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