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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,671.81, 206,507.72 and 48,928.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,671.81, 206,507.72 and 48,928.82 is: 73,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,671.81 : 206,507.72 = 48,928.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,671.81/206,507.72 = 48,928.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,671.81x = 206,507.72 × 48,928.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,671.81x = 10,104,178,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104,178,150.27/137,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,393.23

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