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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,907.16, 209,864.38 and 46,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,907.16, 209,864.38 and 46,413.72 is: 69,621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,907.16 : 209,864.38 = 46,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,907.16/209,864.38 = 46,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,907.16x = 209,864.38 × 46,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,907.16x = 9,740,586,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,586,571.29/139,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,621.79

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