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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,596.86, 202,469.40 and 98,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,596.86, 202,469.40 and 98,767.08 is: 136,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,596.86 : 202,469.40 = 98,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,596.86/202,469.40 = 98,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,596.86x = 202,469.40 × 98,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,596.86x = 19,997,311,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,997,311,427.35/146,596.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,410.23

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