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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,147.63, 208,751.69 and 45,649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,147.63, 208,751.69 and 45,649.87 is: 68,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,147.63 : 208,751.69 = 45,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,147.63/208,751.69 = 45,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,147.63x = 208,751.69 × 45,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,147.63x = 9,529,487,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,529,487,510.78/139,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,484.73

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