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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,333.81, 206,002.00 and 48,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,333.81, 206,002.00 and 48,602.36 is: 72,904.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,333.81 : 206,002.00 = 48,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,333.81/206,002.00 = 48,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,333.81x = 206,002.00 × 48,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,333.81x = 10,012,183,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,183,940.48/137,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,904.00

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