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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,769.57, 202,472.46 and 99,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,769.57, 202,472.46 and 99,038.30 is: 136,625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,769.57 : 202,472.46 = 99,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,769.57/202,472.46 = 99,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,769.57x = 202,472.46 × 99,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,769.57x = 20,052,527,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,527,222.86/146,769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,625.92

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