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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,832.76, 202,726.72 and 112,780.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,832.76, 202,726.72 and 112,780.36 is: 155,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,832.76 : 202,726.72 = 112,780.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,832.76/202,726.72 = 112,780.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,832.76x = 202,726.72 × 112,780.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,832.76x = 22,863,592,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,592,463.22/146,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,711.79

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