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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,825.88, 220,253.34 and 46,960.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,825.88, 220,253.34 and 46,960.98 is: 70,446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,825.88 : 220,253.34 = 46,960.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,825.88/220,253.34 = 46,960.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,825.88x = 220,253.34 × 46,960.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,825.88x = 10,343,312,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,312,694.67/146,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,446.11

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