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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,907.94, 209,891.91 and 45,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,907.94, 209,891.91 and 45,143.52 is: 67,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,907.94 : 209,891.91 = 45,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,907.94/209,891.91 = 45,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,907.94x = 209,891.91 × 45,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,907.94x = 9,475,259,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475,259,636.92/139,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,724.96

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