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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,703.61, 202,436.98 and 116,561.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,703.61, 202,436.98 and 116,561.89 is: 160,844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,703.61 : 202,436.98 = 116,561.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,703.61/202,436.98 = 116,561.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,703.61x = 202,436.98 × 116,561.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,703.61x = 23,596,436,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596,436,994.69/146,703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,844.28

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