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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,773.68, 209,694.03 and 45,012.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,773.68, 209,694.03 and 45,012.79 is: 67,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,773.68 : 209,694.03 = 45,012.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,773.68/209,694.03 = 45,012.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,773.68x = 209,694.03 × 45,012.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,773.68x = 9,438,913,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,913,336.64/139,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,529.98

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