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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,285.67, 209,029.96 and 50,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,285.67, 209,029.96 and 50,546.33 is: 75,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,285.67 : 209,029.96 = 50,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,285.67/209,029.96 = 50,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,285.67x = 209,029.96 × 50,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,285.67x = 10,565,696,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565,696,292.90/139,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,856.31

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