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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,562.34, 219,859.44 and 46,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,562.34, 219,859.44 and 46,699.06 is: 70,053.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,562.34 : 219,859.44 = 46,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,562.34/219,859.44 = 46,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,562.34x = 219,859.44 × 46,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,562.34x = 10,267,229,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,229,180.13/146,562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,053.67

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