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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,982.52, 206,995.26 and 44,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,982.52, 206,995.26 and 44,497.72 is: 66,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,982.52 : 206,995.26 = 44,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,982.52/206,995.26 = 44,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,982.52x = 206,995.26 × 44,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,982.52x = 9,210,817,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,210,817,120.81/137,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,753.51

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