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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,517.73, 209,283.93 and 46,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,517.73, 209,283.93 and 46,030.77 is: 69,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,517.73 : 209,283.93 = 46,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,517.73/209,283.93 = 46,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,517.73x = 209,283.93 × 46,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,517.73x = 9,633,500,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,633,500,446.53/139,517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,048.58

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