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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,759.80, 220,139.70 and 121,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,759.80, 220,139.70 and 121,849.60 is: 182,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,759.80 : 220,139.70 = 121,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,759.80/220,139.70 = 121,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,759.80x = 220,139.70 × 121,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,759.80x = 26,823,934,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,934,389.12/146,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,774.40

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