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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,735.70, 220,103.55 and 145,860.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,735.70, 220,103.55 and 145,860.90 is: 218,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,735.70 : 220,103.55 = 145,860.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,735.70/220,103.55 = 145,860.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,735.70x = 220,103.55 × 145,860.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,735.70x = 32,104,501,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,501,896.20/146,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,791.35

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