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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,644.70, 220,234.35 and 128,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,644.70, 220,234.35 and 128,273.90 is: 192,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,644.70 : 220,234.35 = 128,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,644.70/220,234.35 = 128,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,644.70x = 220,234.35 × 128,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,644.70x = 28,250,318,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,318,988.47/146,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,644.66

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