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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,247, 219,371.70 and 35,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,247, 219,371.70 and 35,439 is: 53,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,247 : 219,371.70 = 35,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,247/219,371.70 = 35,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,247x = 219,371.70 × 35,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,247x = 7,774,313,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,313,676.30/146,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,158.79

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