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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,801, 220,212.48 and 41,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,801, 220,212.48 and 41,628.44 is: 62,445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,801 : 220,212.48 = 41,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,801/220,212.48 = 41,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,801x = 220,212.48 × 41,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,801x = 9,167,102,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,102,010.93/146,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,445.77

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