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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,568.46, 220,221.75 and 93,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,568.46, 220,221.75 and 93,284.94 is: 140,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,568.46 : 220,221.75 = 93,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,568.46/220,221.75 = 93,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,568.46x = 220,221.75 × 93,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,568.46x = 20,543,372,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543,372,735.45/146,568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,162.30

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