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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,335.76, 207,544.68 and 44,839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,335.76, 207,544.68 and 44,839.44 is: 67,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,335.76 : 207,544.68 = 44,839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,335.76/207,544.68 = 44,839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,335.76x = 207,544.68 × 44,839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,335.76x = 9,306,187,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,306,187,226.18/138,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,272.46

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