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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,049.64, 201,413.39 and 112,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,049.64, 201,413.39 and 112,059.54 is: 154,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,049.64 : 201,413.39 = 112,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,049.64/201,413.39 = 112,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,049.64x = 201,413.39 × 112,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,049.64x = 22,570,291,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,291,272.94/146,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,538.50

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