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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,842.02, 220,244.22 and 46,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,842.02, 220,244.22 and 46,993.86 is: 70,484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,842.02 : 220,244.22 = 46,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,842.02/220,244.22 = 46,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,842.02x = 220,244.22 × 46,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,842.02x = 10,350,126,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,126,040.49/146,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,484.77

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