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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,819.99, 220,234.55 and 69,866.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,819.99, 220,234.55 and 69,866.55 is: 104,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,819.99 : 220,234.55 = 69,866.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,819.99/220,234.55 = 69,866.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,819.99x = 220,234.55 × 69,866.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,819.99x = 15,387,027,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,387,027,849.97/146,819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,801.99

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