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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,481.75, 219,364.34 and 132,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,481.75, 219,364.34 and 132,282.30 is: 198,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,481.75 : 219,364.34 = 132,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,481.75/219,364.34 = 132,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,481.75x = 219,364.34 × 132,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,481.75x = 29,018,018,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,018,771.77/146,481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,099.89

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