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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,879.29, 220,417.45 and 94,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,879.29, 220,417.45 and 94,325.68 is: 141,551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,879.29 : 220,417.45 = 94,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,879.29/220,417.45 = 94,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,879.29x = 220,417.45 × 94,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,879.29x = 20,791,025,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,025,855.12/146,879.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,551.79

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