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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,713.52, 206,579.68 and 44,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,713.52, 206,579.68 and 44,213.60 is: 66,323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,713.52 : 206,579.68 = 44,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,713.52/206,579.68 = 44,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,713.52x = 206,579.68 × 44,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,713.52x = 9,133,631,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133,631,339.65/137,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,323.42

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