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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,299.96, 219,367.86 and 46,441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,299.96, 219,367.86 and 46,441.54 is: 69,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,299.96 : 219,367.86 = 46,441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,299.96/219,367.86 = 46,441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,299.96x = 219,367.86 × 46,441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,299.96x = 10,187,781,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,187,781,244.90/146,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,636.25

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