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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,083.62, 208,664.31 and 45,654.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,083.62, 208,664.31 and 45,654.98 is: 68,495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,083.62 : 208,664.31 = 45,654.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,083.62/208,664.31 = 45,654.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,083.62x = 208,664.31 × 45,654.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,083.62x = 9,526,564,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526,564,899.76/139,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,495.23

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