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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,700.06, 220,047.66 and 46,859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,700.06, 220,047.66 and 46,859.55 is: 70,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,700.06 : 220,047.66 = 46,859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,700.06/220,047.66 = 46,859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,700.06x = 220,047.66 × 46,859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,700.06x = 10,311,334,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311,334,326.15/146,700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,288.55

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