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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,924.91, 220,389.80 and 41,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,924.91, 220,389.80 and 41,739.93 is: 62,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,924.91 : 220,389.80 = 41,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,924.91/220,389.80 = 41,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,924.91x = 220,389.80 × 41,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,924.91x = 9,199,054,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,054,616.01/146,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,610.59

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