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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,383.88, 202,010.02 and 79,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,383.88, 202,010.02 and 79,315.88 is: 109,456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,383.88 : 202,010.02 = 79,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,383.88/202,010.02 = 79,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,383.88x = 202,010.02 × 79,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,383.88x = 16,022,602,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,602,505.12/146,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,456.06

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