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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,734.80, 220,102.20 and 137,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,734.80, 220,102.20 and 137,986.80 is: 206,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,734.80 : 220,102.20 = 137,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,734.80/220,102.20 = 137,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,734.80x = 220,102.20 × 137,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,734.80x = 30,371,198,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371,198,250.96/146,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,980.20

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