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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,700.54, 220,062.96 and 46,874.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,700.54, 220,062.96 and 46,874.91 is: 70,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,700.54 : 220,062.96 = 46,874.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,700.54/220,062.96 = 46,874.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,700.54x = 220,062.96 × 46,874.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,700.54x = 10,315,431,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,315,431,444.33/146,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,316.25

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