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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,635.53, 202,252.69 and 134,574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,635.53, 202,252.69 and 134,574.97 is: 185,617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,635.53 : 202,252.69 = 134,574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,635.53/202,252.69 = 134,574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,635.53x = 202,252.69 × 134,574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,635.53x = 27,218,148,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218,148,974.00/146,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,617.69

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