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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,729.78, 209,620.60 and 46,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,729.78, 209,620.60 and 46,236.34 is: 69,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,729.78 : 209,620.60 = 46,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,729.78/209,620.60 = 46,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,729.78x = 209,620.60 × 46,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,729.78x = 9,692,089,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,692,089,332.60/139,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,363.09

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