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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,826.88, 220,254.84 and 46,961.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,826.88, 220,254.84 and 46,961.98 is: 70,447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,826.88 : 220,254.84 = 46,961.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,826.88/220,254.84 = 46,961.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,826.88x = 220,254.84 × 46,961.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,826.88x = 10,343,603,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,603,390.98/146,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,447.61

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