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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,043.32, 218,488.73 and 110,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,043.32, 218,488.73 and 110,607.08 is: 165,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,043.32 : 218,488.73 = 110,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,043.32/218,488.73 = 110,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,043.32x = 218,488.73 × 110,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,043.32x = 24,166,398,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166,398,792.73/146,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,474.19

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