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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,652.28, 206,458.94 and 44,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,652.28, 206,458.94 and 44,145.88 is: 66,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,652.28 : 206,458.94 = 44,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,652.28/206,458.94 = 44,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,652.28x = 206,458.94 × 44,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,652.28x = 9,114,311,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114,311,590.17/137,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,212.57

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