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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,825.35, 220,252.56 and 46,960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,825.35, 220,252.56 and 46,960.45 is: 70,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,825.35 : 220,252.56 = 46,960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,825.35/220,252.56 = 46,960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,825.35x = 220,252.56 × 46,960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,825.35x = 10,343,159,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,159,331.25/146,825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,445.32

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