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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,171.98, 219,265.71 and 46,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,171.98, 219,265.71 and 46,339.96 is: 69,512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,171.98 : 219,265.71 = 46,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,171.98/219,265.71 = 46,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,171.98x = 219,265.71 × 46,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,171.98x = 10,160,764,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,764,230.77/146,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,512.39

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