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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,907.44, 209,891.13 and 45,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,907.44, 209,891.13 and 45,143.04 is: 67,724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,907.44 : 209,891.13 = 45,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,907.44/209,891.13 = 45,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,907.44x = 209,891.13 × 45,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,907.44x = 9,475,123,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475,123,677.24/139,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,724.23

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