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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,774.67, 220,092.59 and 56,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,774.67, 220,092.59 and 56,859.49 is: 85,262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,774.67 : 220,092.59 = 56,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,774.67/220,092.59 = 56,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,774.67x = 220,092.59 × 56,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,774.67x = 12,514,352,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,352,837.44/146,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,262.35

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