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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,029.51, 219,151.17 and 75,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,029.51, 219,151.17 and 75,011.44 is: 112,572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,029.51 : 219,151.17 = 75,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,029.51/219,151.17 = 75,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,029.51x = 219,151.17 × 75,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,029.51x = 16,438,844,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438,844,839.38/146,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,572.07

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