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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,391.32, 202,019.82 and 79,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,391.32, 202,019.82 and 79,323.32 is: 109,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,391.32 : 202,019.82 = 79,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,391.32/202,019.82 = 79,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,391.32x = 202,019.82 × 79,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,391.32x = 16,024,882,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,882,828.20/146,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,466.07

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