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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,675.94, 220,012.05 and 46,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,675.94, 220,012.05 and 46,834.88 is: 70,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,675.94 : 220,012.05 = 46,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,675.94/220,012.05 = 46,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,675.94x = 220,012.05 × 46,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,675.94x = 10,304,236,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,236,860.24/146,675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,251.72

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