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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,139.60, 204,802.80 and 146,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,139.60, 204,802.80 and 146,139.60 is: 204,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,139.60 : 204,802.80 = 146,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,139.60/204,802.80 = 146,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,139.60x = 204,802.80 × 146,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,139.60x = 29,929,799,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,929,799,270.88/146,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,802.80

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