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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,984.52, 206,998.26 and 44,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,984.52, 206,998.26 and 44,499.72 is: 66,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,984.52 : 206,998.26 = 44,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,984.52/206,998.26 = 44,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,984.52x = 206,998.26 × 44,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,984.52x = 9,211,364,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211,364,610.49/137,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,756.51

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