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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,281.20, 218,984.40 and 137,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,281.20, 218,984.40 and 137,630.40 is: 206,034.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,281.20 : 218,984.40 = 137,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,281.20/218,984.40 = 137,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,281.20x = 218,984.40 × 137,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,281.20x = 30,138,910,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,910,565.76/146,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,034.07

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