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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,359.72, 202,009.54 and 82,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,359.72, 202,009.54 and 82,734.44 is: 114,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,359.72 : 202,009.54 = 82,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,359.72/202,009.54 = 82,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,359.72x = 202,009.54 × 82,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,359.72x = 16,713,146,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713,146,166.56/146,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,192.25

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