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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,777.20, 220,165.80 and 145,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,777.20, 220,165.80 and 145,855.60 is: 218,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,777.20 : 220,165.80 = 145,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,777.20/220,165.80 = 145,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,777.20x = 220,165.80 × 145,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,777.20x = 32,112,414,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112,414,858.48/146,777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,783.40

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