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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,854.63, 220,057.64 and 109,232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,854.63, 220,057.64 and 109,232.74 is: 163,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,854.63 : 220,057.64 = 109,232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,854.63/220,057.64 = 109,232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,854.63x = 220,057.64 × 109,232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,854.63x = 24,037,497,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037,497,328.68/146,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,682.26

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