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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,392.26, 202,005.06 and 82,729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,392.26, 202,005.06 and 82,729.86 is: 114,158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,392.26 : 202,005.06 = 82,729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,392.26/202,005.06 = 82,729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,392.26x = 202,005.06 × 82,729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,392.26x = 16,711,850,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711,850,333.09/146,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,158.02

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