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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,891.72, 220,332.44 and 41,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,891.72, 220,332.44 and 41,710.44 is: 62,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,891.72 : 220,332.44 = 41,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,891.72/220,332.44 = 41,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,891.72x = 220,332.44 × 41,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,891.72x = 9,190,163,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190,163,018.67/146,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,564.20

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