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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,878.29, 220,415.95 and 94,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,878.29, 220,415.95 and 94,324.68 is: 141,550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,878.29 : 220,415.95 = 94,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,878.29/220,415.95 = 94,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,878.29x = 220,415.95 × 94,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,878.29x = 20,790,664,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,790,664,068.55/146,878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,550.29

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