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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,714.70, 219,812.85 and 120,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,714.70, 219,812.85 and 120,276.30 is: 180,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,714.70 : 219,812.85 = 120,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,714.70/219,812.85 = 120,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,714.70x = 219,812.85 × 120,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,714.70x = 26,438,276,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438,276,290.46/146,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,201.96

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