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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,737.68, 219,890.76 and 86,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,737.68, 219,890.76 and 86,704.44 is: 129,929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,737.68 : 219,890.76 = 86,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,737.68/219,890.76 = 86,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,737.68x = 219,890.76 × 86,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,737.68x = 19,065,505,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,065,505,206.97/146,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,929.17

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