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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,951.20, 206,926.80 and 49,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,951.20, 206,926.80 and 49,304.80 is: 73,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,951.20 : 206,926.80 = 49,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,951.20/206,926.80 = 49,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,951.20x = 206,926.80 × 49,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,951.20x = 10,202,484,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,484,488.64/137,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,957.20

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