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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,962.83, 202,807.76 and 79,894.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,962.83, 202,807.76 and 79,894.83 is: 110,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,962.83 : 202,807.76 = 79,894.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,962.83/202,807.76 = 79,894.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,962.83x = 202,807.76 × 79,894.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,962.83x = 16,203,291,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,291,108.41/146,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,254.35

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