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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,481.39, 219,720.48 and 111,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,481.39, 219,720.48 and 111,159.63 is: 166,738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,481.39 : 219,720.48 = 111,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,481.39/219,720.48 = 111,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,481.39x = 219,720.48 × 111,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,481.39x = 24,424,047,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,424,047,260.22/146,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,738.23

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