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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,266.26, 219,407.55 and 41,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,266.26, 219,407.55 and 41,077 is: 61,617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,266.26 : 219,407.55 = 41,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,266.26/219,407.55 = 41,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,266.26x = 219,407.55 × 41,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,266.26x = 9,012,603,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,603,931.35/146,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,617.79

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