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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,466.60, 318,699.90 and 146,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,466.60, 318,699.90 and 146,111.40 is: 219,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,466.60 : 318,699.90 = 146,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,466.60/318,699.90 = 146,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,466.60x = 318,699.90 × 146,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,466.60x = 46,565,688,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565,688,568.86/212,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,167.10

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