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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,501.12, 220,849.72 and 136,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,501.12, 220,849.72 and 136,736.08 is: 206,128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,501.12 : 220,849.72 = 136,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,501.12/220,849.72 = 136,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,501.12x = 220,849.72 × 136,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,501.12x = 30,198,125,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198,125,714.78/146,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,128.97

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