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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,660.64, 220,003.68 and 46,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,660.64, 220,003.68 and 46,835.04 is: 70,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,660.64 : 220,003.68 = 46,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,660.64/220,003.68 = 46,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,660.64x = 220,003.68 × 46,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,660.64x = 10,303,881,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303,881,152.95/146,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,256.62

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