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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,279.76, 219,240.10 and 83,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,279.76, 219,240.10 and 83,152.76 is: 124,627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,279.76 : 219,240.10 = 83,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,279.76/219,240.10 = 83,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,279.76x = 219,240.10 × 83,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,279.76x = 18,230,419,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230,419,417.68/146,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,627.08

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