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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,389.77, 202,007.27 and 80,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,389.77, 202,007.27 and 80,975.83 is: 111,740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,389.77 : 202,007.27 = 80,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,389.77/202,007.27 = 80,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,389.77x = 202,007.27 × 80,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,389.77x = 16,357,706,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,357,706,202.99/146,389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,740.78

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