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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,936.61, 202,542.21 and 95,859.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,936.61, 202,542.21 and 95,859.21 is: 132,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,936.61 : 202,542.21 = 95,859.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,936.61/202,542.21 = 95,859.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,936.61x = 202,542.21 × 95,859.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,936.61x = 19,415,536,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415,536,242.25/146,936.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,135.46

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