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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,813.81, 220,173.33 and 41,604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,813.81, 220,173.33 and 41,604.53 is: 62,393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,813.81 : 220,173.33 = 41,604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,813.81/220,173.33 = 41,604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,813.81x = 220,173.33 × 41,604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,813.81x = 9,160,207,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,207,913.18/146,813.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,393.37

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