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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,310.70, 205,966.05 and 48,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,310.70, 205,966.05 and 48,664.30 is: 72,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,310.70 : 205,966.05 = 48,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,310.70/205,966.05 = 48,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,310.70x = 205,966.05 × 48,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,310.70x = 10,023,193,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,193,647.02/137,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,996.45

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