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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,157.46, 219,242.28 and 46,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,157.46, 219,242.28 and 46,315.44 is: 69,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,157.46 : 219,242.28 = 46,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,157.46/219,242.28 = 46,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,157.46x = 219,242.28 × 46,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,157.46x = 10,154,302,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,302,664.80/146,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,475.09

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