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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,535.80, 302,848.44 and 146,941.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,535.80, 302,848.44 and 146,941.73 is: 202,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,535.80 : 302,848.44 = 146,941.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,535.80/302,848.44 = 146,941.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,535.80x = 302,848.44 × 146,941.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,535.80x = 44,501,072,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501,072,187.16/219,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,705.31

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