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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,726.19, 220,006.67 and 46,862.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,726.19, 220,006.67 and 46,862.91 is: 70,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,726.19 : 220,006.67 = 46,862.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,726.19/220,006.67 = 46,862.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,726.19x = 220,006.67 × 46,862.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,726.19x = 10,310,152,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,152,541.30/146,726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,267.98

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