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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,243.16, 219,282.12 and 96,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,243.16, 219,282.12 and 96,350.40 is: 144,471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,243.16 : 219,282.12 = 96,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,243.16/219,282.12 = 96,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,243.16x = 219,282.12 × 96,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,243.16x = 21,127,919,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,919,974.85/146,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,471.17

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