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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,425.96, 202,066.02 and 79,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,425.96, 202,066.02 and 79,356.52 is: 109,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,425.96 : 202,066.02 = 79,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,425.96/202,066.02 = 79,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,425.96x = 202,066.02 × 79,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,425.96x = 16,035,256,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035,256,157.45/146,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,511.02

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