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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,669.97, 206,504.96 and 48,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,669.97, 206,504.96 and 48,926.98 is: 73,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,669.97 : 206,504.96 = 48,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,669.97/206,504.96 = 48,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,669.97x = 206,504.96 × 48,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,669.97x = 10,103,663,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103,663,015.30/137,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,390.47

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