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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,622.98, 219,996.84 and 99,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,622.98, 219,996.84 and 99,291.44 is: 148,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,622.98 : 219,996.84 = 99,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,622.98/219,996.84 = 99,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,622.98x = 219,996.84 × 99,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,622.98x = 21,843,803,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,803,039.05/146,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,979.40

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