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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,976.70, 202,830.01 and 82,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,976.70, 202,830.01 and 82,460.20 is: 113,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,976.70 : 202,830.01 = 82,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,976.70/202,830.01 = 82,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,976.70x = 202,830.01 × 82,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,976.70x = 16,725,403,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725,403,190.60/146,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,796.29

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