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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,767.05, 220,042.98 and 46,869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,767.05, 220,042.98 and 46,869.66 is: 70,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,767.05 : 220,042.98 = 46,869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,767.05/220,042.98 = 46,869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,767.05x = 220,042.98 × 46,869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,767.05x = 10,313,339,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313,339,657.99/146,767.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,270.13

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