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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,802.73, 220,142.13 and 45,588.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,802.73, 220,142.13 and 45,588.37 is: 68,363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,802.73 : 220,142.13 = 45,588.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,802.73/220,142.13 = 45,588.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,802.73x = 220,142.13 × 45,588.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,802.73x = 10,035,920,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,035,920,875.03/146,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,363.31

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