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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,147.68, 219,229.08 and 46,318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,147.68, 219,229.08 and 46,318.48 is: 69,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,147.68 : 219,229.08 = 46,318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,147.68/219,229.08 = 46,318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,147.68x = 219,229.08 × 46,318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,147.68x = 10,154,357,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,357,757.40/146,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,480.12

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