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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,954.13, 202,796.64 and 79,886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,954.13, 202,796.64 and 79,886.13 is: 110,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,954.13 : 202,796.64 = 79,886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,954.13/202,796.64 = 79,886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,954.13x = 202,796.64 × 79,886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,954.13x = 16,200,638,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,638,746.60/146,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,242.83

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