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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,708.16, 206,562.24 and 44,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,708.16, 206,562.24 and 44,279.52 is: 66,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,708.16 : 206,562.24 = 44,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,708.16/206,562.24 = 44,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,708.16x = 206,562.24 × 44,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,708.16x = 9,146,476,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,476,837.32/137,708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,419.28

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