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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,726.52, 206,599.14 and 44,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,726.52, 206,599.14 and 44,226.60 is: 66,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,726.52 : 206,599.14 = 44,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,726.52/206,599.14 = 44,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,726.52x = 206,599.14 × 44,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,726.52x = 9,137,177,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,137,177,525.12/137,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,342.91

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