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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,540.62, 219,808.52 and 46,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,540.62, 219,808.52 and 46,699.44 is: 70,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,540.62 : 219,808.52 = 46,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,540.62/219,808.52 = 46,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,540.62x = 219,808.52 × 46,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,540.62x = 10,264,934,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264,934,791.23/146,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,048.39

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