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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,725.97, 220,058.79 and 92,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,725.97, 220,058.79 and 92,674.17 is: 138,992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,725.97 : 220,058.79 = 92,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,725.97/220,058.79 = 92,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,725.97x = 220,058.79 × 92,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,725.97x = 20,393,765,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,393,765,714.45/146,725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,992.21

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