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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,569.92, 202,212.60 and 89,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,569.92, 202,212.60 and 89,185.92 is: 123,043.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,569.92 : 202,212.60 = 89,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,569.92/202,212.60 = 89,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,569.92x = 202,212.60 × 89,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,569.92x = 18,034,516,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,516,766.59/146,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,043.78

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