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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,861, 209,824.71 and 46,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,861, 209,824.71 and 46,366.75 is: 69,561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,861 : 209,824.71 = 46,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,861/209,824.71 = 46,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,861x = 209,824.71 × 46,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,861x = 9,728,889,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,728,889,872.39/139,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,561.13

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