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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,841.87, 220,290.37 and 46,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,841.87, 220,290.37 and 46,975.25 is: 70,471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,841.87 : 220,290.37 = 46,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,841.87/220,290.37 = 46,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,841.87x = 220,290.37 × 46,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,841.87x = 10,348,195,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348,195,203.34/146,841.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,471.69

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