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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,858.99, 220,386.90 and 94,305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,858.99, 220,386.90 and 94,305.38 is: 141,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,858.99 : 220,386.90 = 94,305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,858.99/220,386.90 = 94,305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,858.99x = 220,386.90 × 94,305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,858.99x = 20,783,669,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,783,669,249.59/146,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,521.26

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