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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,740.70, 220,111.05 and 96,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,740.70, 220,111.05 and 96,002.30 is: 144,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,740.70 : 220,111.05 = 96,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,740.70/220,111.05 = 96,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,740.70x = 220,111.05 × 96,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,740.70x = 21,131,167,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,167,055.42/146,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,003.45

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