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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,591.97, 202,279.84 and 82,064.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,591.97, 202,279.84 and 82,064.73 is: 113,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,591.97 : 202,279.84 = 82,064.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,591.97/202,279.84 = 82,064.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,591.97x = 202,279.84 × 82,064.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,591.97x = 16,600,040,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,040,454.04/146,591.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,239.77

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