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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,421.70, 209,139.03 and 45,928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,421.70, 209,139.03 and 45,928.26 is: 68,894.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,421.70 : 209,139.03 = 45,928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,421.70/209,139.03 = 45,928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,421.70x = 209,139.03 × 45,928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,421.70x = 9,605,391,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,391,745.99/139,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,894.52

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