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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,744.63, 220,106.18 and 46,878.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,744.63, 220,106.18 and 46,878.01 is: 70,313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,744.63 : 220,106.18 = 46,878.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,744.63/220,106.18 = 46,878.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,744.63x = 220,106.18 × 46,878.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,744.63x = 10,318,139,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,318,139,707.10/146,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,313.58

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