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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,426.28, 202,069.44 and 79,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,426.28, 202,069.44 and 79,358.28 is: 109,515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,426.28 : 202,069.44 = 79,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,426.28/202,069.44 = 79,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,426.28x = 202,069.44 × 79,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,426.28x = 16,035,883,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035,883,198.96/146,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,515.06

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