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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,791.70, 220,187.55 and 68,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,791.70, 220,187.55 and 68,059.70 is: 102,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,791.70 : 220,187.55 = 68,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,791.70/220,187.55 = 68,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,791.70x = 220,187.55 × 68,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,791.70x = 14,985,898,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985,898,596.74/146,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,089.55

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