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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,973.46, 202,866.54 and 95,993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,973.46, 202,866.54 and 95,993.98 is: 132,499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,973.46 : 202,866.54 = 95,993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,973.46/202,866.54 = 95,993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,973.46x = 202,866.54 × 95,993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,973.46x = 19,473,966,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,966,477.03/146,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,499.89

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