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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,595.06, 206,411.72 and 48,827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,595.06, 206,411.72 and 48,827.46 is: 73,247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,595.06 : 206,411.72 = 48,827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,595.06/206,411.72 = 48,827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,595.06x = 206,411.72 × 48,827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,595.06x = 10,078,560,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078,560,001.83/137,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,247.98

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