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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,711.66, 220,079.23 and 46,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,711.66, 220,079.23 and 46,886.04 is: 70,332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,711.66 : 220,079.23 = 46,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,711.66/220,079.23 = 46,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,711.66x = 220,079.23 × 46,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,711.66x = 10,318,643,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,318,643,463.73/146,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,332.81

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