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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,715.30, 220,072.95 and 127,469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,715.30, 220,072.95 and 127,469.70 is: 191,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,715.30 : 220,072.95 = 127,469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,715.30/220,072.95 = 127,469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,715.30x = 220,072.95 × 127,469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,715.30x = 28,052,632,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052,632,914.62/146,715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,204.55

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