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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,023.68, 219,062.56 and 46,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,023.68, 219,062.56 and 46,209 is: 69,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,023.68 : 219,062.56 = 46,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,023.68/219,062.56 = 46,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,023.68x = 219,062.56 × 46,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,023.68x = 10,122,661,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122,661,835.04/146,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,322.06

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