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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,833.72, 206,619.36 and 44,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,833.72, 206,619.36 and 44,273.88 is: 66,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,833.72 : 206,619.36 = 44,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,833.72/206,619.36 = 44,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,833.72x = 206,619.36 × 44,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,833.72x = 9,147,840,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,840,750.32/137,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,368.67

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