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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,754, 202,520.52 and 79,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,754, 202,520.52 and 79,686 is: 109,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,754 : 202,520.52 = 79,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,754/202,520.52 = 79,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,754x = 202,520.52 × 79,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,754x = 16,138,050,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,050,156.72/146,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,966.68

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