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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,701.93, 202,158.35 and 104,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,701.93, 202,158.35 and 104,141.29 is: 143,508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,701.93 : 202,158.35 = 104,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,701.93/202,158.35 = 104,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,701.93x = 202,158.35 × 104,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,701.93x = 21,053,030,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053,030,342.48/146,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,508.89

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