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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,870.63, 202,682.70 and 79,802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,870.63, 202,682.70 and 79,802.63 is: 110,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,870.63 : 202,682.70 = 79,802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,870.63/202,682.70 = 79,802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,870.63x = 202,682.70 × 79,802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,870.63x = 16,174,612,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174,612,515.50/146,870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,128.30

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