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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,802.22, 220,203.34 and 35,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,802.22, 220,203.34 and 35,994.22 is: 53,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,802.22 : 220,203.34 = 35,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,802.22/220,203.34 = 35,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,802.22x = 220,203.34 × 35,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,802.22x = 7,926,047,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,047,464.69/146,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,991.33

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