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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,763.63, 209,656.38 and 46,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,763.63, 209,656.38 and 46,269.38 is: 69,407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,763.63 : 209,656.38 = 46,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,763.63/209,656.38 = 46,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,763.63x = 209,656.38 × 46,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,763.63x = 9,700,669,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,669,667.36/139,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,407.69

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