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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,438.16, 219,242.16 and 96,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,438.16, 219,242.16 and 96,367.68 is: 144,278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,438.16 : 219,242.16 = 96,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,438.16/219,242.16 = 96,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,438.16x = 219,242.16 × 96,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,438.16x = 21,127,858,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,858,317.39/146,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,278.37

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