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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,259.70, 207,422.35 and 44,765.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,259.70, 207,422.35 and 44,765.45 is: 67,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,259.70 : 207,422.35 = 44,765.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,259.70/207,422.35 = 44,765.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,259.70x = 207,422.35 × 44,765.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,259.70x = 9,285,353,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285,353,576.87/138,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,158.79

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