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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,254.91, 219,382.36 and 52,760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,254.91, 219,382.36 and 52,760.66 is: 79,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,254.91 : 219,382.36 = 52,760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,254.91/219,382.36 = 52,760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,254.91x = 219,382.36 × 52,760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,254.91x = 11,574,756,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,574,756,877.14/146,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,140.98

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