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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,950.60, 202,773.78 and 99,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,950.60, 202,773.78 and 99,307.72 is: 137,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,950.60 : 202,773.78 = 99,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,950.60/202,773.78 = 99,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,950.60x = 202,773.78 × 99,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,950.60x = 20,137,001,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137,001,767.58/146,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,032.46

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