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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,833.76, 220,266.62 and 46,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,833.76, 220,266.62 and 46,970.48 is: 70,460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,833.76 : 220,266.62 = 46,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,833.76/220,266.62 = 46,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,833.76x = 220,266.62 × 46,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,833.76x = 10,346,027,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,027,885.47/146,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,460.83

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