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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,734.56, 220,067.44 and 46,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,734.56, 220,067.44 and 46,903.68 is: 70,344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,734.56 : 220,067.44 = 46,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,734.56/220,067.44 = 46,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,734.56x = 220,067.44 × 46,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,734.56x = 10,321,972,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321,972,784.18/146,734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,344.52

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