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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,794.78, 220,192.17 and 41,614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,794.78, 220,192.17 and 41,614.66 is: 62,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,794.78 : 220,192.17 = 41,614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,794.78/220,192.17 = 41,614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,794.78x = 220,192.17 × 41,614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,794.78x = 9,163,220,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,163,220,980.18/146,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,421.98

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