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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,781.80, 220,172.70 and 94,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,781.80, 220,172.70 and 94,293.80 is: 141,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,781.80 : 220,172.70 = 94,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,781.80/220,172.70 = 94,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,781.80x = 220,172.70 × 94,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,781.80x = 20,760,920,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,760,920,539.26/146,781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,440.70

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