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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,960.06, 220,412.40 and 57,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,960.06, 220,412.40 and 57,002.60 is: 85,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,960.06 : 220,412.40 = 57,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,960.06/220,412.40 = 57,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,960.06x = 220,412.40 × 57,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,960.06x = 12,564,078,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,564,078,969.69/146,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,493.16

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