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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,830.26, 220,237.83 and 86,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,830.26, 220,237.83 and 86,074.25 is: 129,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,830.26 : 220,237.83 = 86,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,830.26/220,237.83 = 86,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,830.26x = 220,237.83 × 86,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,830.26x = 18,956,806,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956,806,589.47/146,830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,106.95

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