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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,711.52, 220,096.98 and 46,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,711.52, 220,096.98 and 46,868.76 is: 70,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,711.52 : 220,096.98 = 46,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,711.52/220,096.98 = 46,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,711.52x = 220,096.98 × 46,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,711.52x = 10,315,672,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,315,672,532.34/146,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,312.63

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