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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,966.06, 202,816.50 and 79,898.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,966.06, 202,816.50 and 79,898.06 is: 110,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,966.06 : 202,816.50 = 79,898.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,966.06/202,816.50 = 79,898.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,966.06x = 202,816.50 × 79,898.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,966.06x = 16,204,644,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,644,885.99/146,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,261.14

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