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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,676.94, 220,013.55 and 46,835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,676.94, 220,013.55 and 46,835.88 is: 70,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,676.94 : 220,013.55 = 46,835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,676.94/220,013.55 = 46,835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,676.94x = 220,013.55 × 46,835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,676.94x = 10,304,528,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,528,226.17/146,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,253.23

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