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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,803.09, 220,239.11 and 45,595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,803.09, 220,239.11 and 45,595.98 is: 68,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,803.09 : 220,239.11 = 45,595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,803.09/220,239.11 = 45,595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,803.09x = 220,239.11 × 45,595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,803.09x = 10,042,017,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042,017,067.57/146,803.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,404.67

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