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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,744.42, 220,008.90 and 46,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,744.42, 220,008.90 and 46,847.12 is: 70,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,744.42 : 220,008.90 = 46,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,744.42/220,008.90 = 46,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,744.42x = 220,008.90 × 46,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,744.42x = 10,306,783,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,306,783,339.37/146,744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,236.29

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