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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,017.70, 219,026.55 and 96,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,017.70, 219,026.55 and 96,251.30 is: 144,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,017.70 : 219,026.55 = 96,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,017.70/219,026.55 = 96,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,017.70x = 219,026.55 × 96,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,017.70x = 21,081,590,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081,590,172.02/146,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,376.95

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