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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,275.36, 208,868.72 and 45,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,275.36, 208,868.72 and 45,759.52 is: 68,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,275.36 : 208,868.72 = 45,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,275.36/208,868.72 = 45,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,275.36x = 208,868.72 × 45,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,275.36x = 9,557,732,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557,732,370.21/139,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,624.72

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