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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,016.71, 219,046.62 and 46,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,016.71, 219,046.62 and 46,154.24 is: 69,238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,016.71 : 219,046.62 = 46,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,016.71/219,046.62 = 46,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,016.71x = 219,046.62 × 46,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,016.71x = 10,109,929,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,109,929,175.44/146,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,238.17

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