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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,143.12, 208,670.88 and 45,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,143.12, 208,670.88 and 45,627.12 is: 68,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,143.12 : 208,670.88 = 45,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,143.12/208,670.88 = 45,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,143.12x = 208,670.88 × 45,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,143.12x = 9,521,051,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521,051,282.27/139,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,426.32

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