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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,750.70, 220,126.05 and 145,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,750.70, 220,126.05 and 145,875.90 is: 218,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,750.70 : 220,126.05 = 145,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,750.70/220,126.05 = 145,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,750.70x = 220,126.05 × 145,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,750.70x = 32,111,085,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111,085,657.20/146,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,813.85

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