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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,734.96, 220,102.44 and 41,554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,734.96, 220,102.44 and 41,554.84 is: 62,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,734.96 : 220,102.44 = 41,554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,734.96/220,102.44 = 41,554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,734.96x = 220,102.44 × 41,554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,734.96x = 9,146,321,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146,321,677.81/146,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,332.26

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