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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,962.08, 202,806.72 and 79,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,962.08, 202,806.72 and 79,894.08 is: 110,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,962.08 : 202,806.72 = 79,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,962.08/202,806.72 = 79,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,962.08x = 202,806.72 × 79,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,962.08x = 16,203,056,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,056,312.22/146,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,253.31

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