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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,588.92, 202,302.28 and 82,064.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,588.92, 202,302.28 and 82,064.04 is: 113,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,588.92 : 202,302.28 = 82,064.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,588.92/202,302.28 = 82,064.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,588.92x = 202,302.28 × 82,064.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,588.92x = 16,601,742,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,742,398.01/146,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,253.73

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