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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,591.73, 202,305.53 and 82,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,591.73, 202,305.53 and 82,059.71 is: 113,247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,591.73 : 202,305.53 = 82,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,591.73/202,305.53 = 82,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,591.73x = 202,305.53 × 82,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,591.73x = 16,601,132,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,132,316.82/146,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,247.40

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