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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,364.52, 301,083.04 and 146,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,364.52, 301,083.04 and 146,592.04 is: 202,122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,364.52 : 301,083.04 = 146,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,364.52/301,083.04 = 146,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,364.52x = 301,083.04 × 146,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,364.52x = 44,136,377,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,377,043.00/218,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,122.47

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