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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,424.98, 219,817.02 and 96,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,424.98, 219,817.02 and 96,546.80 is: 144,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,424.98 : 219,817.02 = 96,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,424.98/219,817.02 = 96,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,424.98x = 219,817.02 × 96,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,424.98x = 21,222,629,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,629,866.54/146,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,938.59

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