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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,544.06, 206,247.99 and 48,784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,544.06, 206,247.99 and 48,784.26 is: 73,152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,544.06 : 206,247.99 = 48,784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,544.06/206,247.99 = 48,784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,544.06x = 206,247.99 × 48,784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,544.06x = 10,061,655,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,655,568.64/137,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,152.24

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