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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,033.79, 207,050.72 and 49,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,033.79, 207,050.72 and 49,275.74 is: 73,913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,033.79 : 207,050.72 = 49,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,033.79/207,050.72 = 49,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,033.79x = 207,050.72 × 49,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,033.79x = 10,202,577,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,577,716.78/138,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,913.63

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