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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,909.80, 209,864.70 and 45,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,909.80, 209,864.70 and 45,139.80 is: 67,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,909.80 : 209,864.70 = 45,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,909.80/209,864.70 = 45,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,909.80x = 209,864.70 × 45,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,909.80x = 9,473,250,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,250,585.06/139,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,709.70

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