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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,856.74, 220,383.51 and 94,303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,856.74, 220,383.51 and 94,303.13 is: 141,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,856.74 : 220,383.51 = 94,303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,856.74/220,383.51 = 94,303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,856.74x = 220,383.51 × 94,303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,856.74x = 20,782,853,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782,853,691.47/146,856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,517.88

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