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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,898.78, 202,645.68 and 95,941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,898.78, 202,645.68 and 95,941.34 is: 132,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,898.78 : 202,645.68 = 95,941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,898.78/202,645.68 = 95,941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,898.78x = 202,645.68 × 95,941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,898.78x = 19,442,097,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,097,071.18/146,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,350.30

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