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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,859.99, 220,388.40 and 94,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,859.99, 220,388.40 and 94,306.38 is: 141,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,859.99 : 220,388.40 = 94,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,859.99/220,388.40 = 94,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,859.99x = 220,388.40 × 94,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,859.99x = 20,784,032,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,784,032,197.99/146,859.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,522.77

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