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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,565.51, 202,256.82 and 82,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,565.51, 202,256.82 and 82,035.60 is: 113,207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,565.51 : 202,256.82 = 82,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,565.51/202,256.82 = 82,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,565.51x = 202,256.82 × 82,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,565.51x = 16,592,259,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592,259,582.79/146,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,207.12

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