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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,735.20, 220,102.80 and 136,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,735.20, 220,102.80 and 136,820.80 is: 205,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,735.20 : 220,102.80 = 136,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,735.20/220,102.80 = 136,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,735.20x = 220,102.80 × 136,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,735.20x = 30,114,641,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114,641,178.24/146,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,231.20

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