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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,055.26, 201,565.59 and 82,369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,055.26, 201,565.59 and 82,369.82 is: 113,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,055.26 : 201,565.59 = 82,369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,055.26/201,565.59 = 82,369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,055.26x = 201,565.59 × 82,369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,055.26x = 16,602,921,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602,921,366.49/146,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,675.61

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