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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,250.72, 201,630.82 and 116,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,250.72, 201,630.82 and 116,135.72 is: 160,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,250.72 : 201,630.82 = 116,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,250.72/201,630.82 = 116,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,250.72x = 201,630.82 × 116,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,250.72x = 23,416,540,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,540,454.89/146,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,112.31

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