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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,654.99, 202,279.34 and 134,594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,654.99, 202,279.34 and 134,594.34 is: 185,644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,654.99 : 202,279.34 = 134,594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,654.99/202,279.34 = 134,594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,654.99x = 202,279.34 × 134,594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,654.99x = 27,225,653,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,653,589.96/146,654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,644.24

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