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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,012.79, 219,020.82 and 46,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,012.79, 219,020.82 and 46,170.57 is: 69,256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,012.79 : 219,020.82 = 46,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,012.79/219,020.82 = 46,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,012.79x = 219,020.82 × 46,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,012.79x = 10,112,316,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,112,316,101.27/146,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,256.37

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