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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,265.68, 219,023.97 and 101,224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,265.68, 219,023.97 and 101,224.68 is: 151,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,265.68 : 219,023.97 = 101,224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,265.68/219,023.97 = 101,224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,265.68x = 219,023.97 × 101,224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,265.68x = 22,170,631,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,170,631,275.58/146,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,577.81

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