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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,630.96, 202,225.92 and 98,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,630.96, 202,225.92 and 98,821.52 is: 136,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,630.96 : 202,225.92 = 98,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,630.96/202,225.92 = 98,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,630.96x = 202,225.92 × 98,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,630.96x = 19,984,272,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984,272,797.80/146,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,289.59

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