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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,744.20, 206,645.10 and 44,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,744.20, 206,645.10 and 44,259.40 is: 66,398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,744.20 : 206,645.10 = 44,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,744.20/206,645.10 = 44,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,744.20x = 206,645.10 × 44,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,744.20x = 9,145,988,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145,988,138.94/137,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,398.35

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