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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,007.60, 219,097.80 and 96,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,007.60, 219,097.80 and 96,231.60 is: 144,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,007.60 : 219,097.80 = 96,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,007.60/219,097.80 = 96,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,007.60x = 219,097.80 × 96,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,007.60x = 21,084,131,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,084,131,850.48/146,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,404.35

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