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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,336.63, 206,006.22 and 48,605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,336.63, 206,006.22 and 48,605.18 is: 72,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,336.63 : 206,006.22 = 48,605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,336.63/206,006.22 = 48,605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,336.63x = 206,006.22 × 48,605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,336.63x = 10,012,968,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,968,374.19/137,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,908.22

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