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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,078.79, 219,150.99 and 46,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,078.79, 219,150.99 and 46,244.97 is: 69,377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,078.79 : 219,150.99 = 46,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,078.79/219,150.99 = 46,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,078.79x = 219,150.99 × 46,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,078.79x = 10,134,630,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134,630,958.02/146,078.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,377.84

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