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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,958.39, 220,262.58 and 102,343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,958.39, 220,262.58 and 102,343.59 is: 153,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,958.39 : 220,262.58 = 102,343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,958.39/220,262.58 = 102,343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,958.39x = 220,262.58 × 102,343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,958.39x = 22,542,463,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,463,179.86/146,958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,393.51

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