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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,819.85, 220,244.31 and 46,954.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,819.85, 220,244.31 and 46,954.95 is: 70,437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,819.85 : 220,244.31 = 46,954.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,819.85/220,244.31 = 46,954.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,819.85x = 220,244.31 × 46,954.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,819.85x = 10,341,560,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,341,560,563.83/146,819.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,437.07

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