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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,679.46, 202,584.24 and 98,849.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,679.46, 202,584.24 and 98,849.77 is: 136,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,679.46 : 202,584.24 = 98,849.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,679.46/202,584.24 = 98,849.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,679.46x = 202,584.24 × 98,849.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,679.46x = 20,025,405,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025,405,023.16/146,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,524.95

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