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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,158.46, 219,243.78 and 46,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,158.46, 219,243.78 and 46,316.44 is: 69,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,158.46 : 219,243.78 = 46,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,158.46/219,243.78 = 46,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,158.46x = 219,243.78 × 46,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,158.46x = 10,154,591,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,591,381.74/146,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,476.59

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