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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,464.93, 202,109.02 and 85,222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,464.93, 202,109.02 and 85,222.45 is: 117,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,464.93 : 202,109.02 = 85,222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,464.93/202,109.02 = 85,222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,464.93x = 202,109.02 × 85,222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,464.93x = 17,224,225,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,225,851.50/146,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,599.66

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