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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,748.26, 206,615.10 and 44,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,748.26, 206,615.10 and 44,246.72 is: 66,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,748.26 : 206,615.10 = 44,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,748.26/206,615.10 = 44,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,748.26x = 206,615.10 × 44,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,748.26x = 9,142,040,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,040,477.47/137,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,367.74

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