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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,242.92, 219,675.06 and 137,710.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,242.92, 219,675.06 and 137,710.83 is: 206,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,242.92 : 219,675.06 = 137,710.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,242.92/219,675.06 = 137,710.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,242.92x = 219,675.06 × 137,710.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,242.92x = 30,251,634,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251,634,842.90/146,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,858.80

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