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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,687.89, 202,364.16 and 95,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,687.89, 202,364.16 and 95,688.88 is: 132,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,687.89 : 202,364.16 = 95,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,687.89/202,364.16 = 95,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,687.89x = 202,364.16 × 95,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,687.89x = 19,363,999,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,363,999,822.54/146,687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,008.17

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