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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,319.70, 205,979.55 and 48,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,319.70, 205,979.55 and 48,673.30 is: 73,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,319.70 : 205,979.55 = 48,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,319.70/205,979.55 = 48,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,319.70x = 205,979.55 × 48,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,319.70x = 10,025,704,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,704,431.02/137,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,009.95

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