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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,744.72, 220,115.64 and 46,903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,744.72, 220,115.64 and 46,903.76 is: 70,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,744.72 : 220,115.64 = 46,903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,744.72/220,115.64 = 46,903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,744.72x = 220,115.64 × 46,903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,744.72x = 10,324,251,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324,251,150.81/146,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,355.18

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