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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,423.98, 219,815.52 and 96,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,423.98, 219,815.52 and 96,545.80 is: 144,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,423.98 : 219,815.52 = 96,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,423.98/219,815.52 = 96,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,423.98x = 219,815.52 × 96,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,423.98x = 21,222,265,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,265,230.82/146,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,937.09

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