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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,803.03, 220,239.01 and 45,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,803.03, 220,239.01 and 45,595.91 is: 68,404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,803.03 : 220,239.01 = 45,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,803.03/220,239.01 = 45,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,803.03x = 220,239.01 × 45,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,803.03x = 10,041,998,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,998,686.04/146,803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,404.57

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