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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,774.31, 220,092.04 and 56,859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,774.31, 220,092.04 and 56,859.13 is: 85,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,774.31 : 220,092.04 = 56,859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,774.31/220,092.04 = 56,859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,774.31x = 220,092.04 × 56,859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,774.31x = 12,514,241,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,241,914.33/146,774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,261.80

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