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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,332.98, 219,476.52 and 46,480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,332.98, 219,476.52 and 46,480.01 is: 69,712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,332.98 : 219,476.52 = 46,480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,332.98/219,476.52 = 46,480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,332.98x = 219,476.52 × 46,480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,332.98x = 10,201,269,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201,269,746.98/146,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,712.72

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