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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,802.22, 202,583.62 and 86,376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,802.22, 202,583.62 and 86,376.77 is: 119,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,802.22 : 202,583.62 = 86,376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,802.22/202,583.62 = 86,376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,802.22x = 202,583.62 × 86,376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,802.22x = 17,498,518,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,518,750.51/146,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,197.92

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