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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,255.81, 219,383.72 and 35,447.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,255.81, 219,383.72 and 35,447.81 is: 53,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,255.81 : 219,383.72 = 35,447.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,255.81/219,383.72 = 35,447.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,255.81x = 219,383.72 × 35,447.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,255.81x = 7,776,673,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776,673,060.73/146,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,171.72

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