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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,371.60, 219,427.80 and 96,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,371.60, 219,427.80 and 96,475.60 is: 144,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,371.60 : 219,427.80 = 96,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,371.60/219,427.80 = 96,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,371.60x = 219,427.80 × 96,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,371.60x = 21,169,428,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169,428,661.68/146,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,627.98

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