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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,739.80, 220,109.70 and 137,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,739.80, 220,109.70 and 137,991.80 is: 206,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,739.80 : 220,109.70 = 137,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,739.80/220,109.70 = 137,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,739.80x = 220,109.70 × 137,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,739.80x = 30,373,333,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,373,333,700.46/146,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,987.70

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