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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,179.20, 219,268.80 and 119,607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,179.20, 219,268.80 and 119,607.15 is: 179,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,179.20 : 219,268.80 = 119,607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,179.20/219,268.80 = 119,607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,179.20x = 219,268.80 × 119,607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,179.20x = 26,226,116,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226,116,251.92/146,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,410.73

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