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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,145.20, 219,217.80 and 140,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,145.20, 219,217.80 and 140,313.20 is: 210,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,145.20 : 219,217.80 = 140,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,145.20/219,217.80 = 140,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,145.20x = 219,217.80 × 140,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,145.20x = 30,759,151,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759,151,014.96/146,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,469.80

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