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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,012.51, 219,205.60 and 123,965.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,012.51, 219,205.60 and 123,965.98 is: 186,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,012.51 : 219,205.60 = 123,965.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,012.51/219,205.60 = 123,965.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,012.51x = 219,205.60 × 123,965.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,012.51x = 27,174,036,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,036,167.56/146,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,107.59

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