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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,764.80, 220,039.61 and 46,867.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,764.80, 220,039.61 and 46,867.41 is: 70,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,764.80 : 220,039.61 = 46,867.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,764.80/220,039.61 = 46,867.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,764.80x = 220,039.61 × 46,867.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,764.80x = 10,312,686,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312,686,383.77/146,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,266.76

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