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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,782.80, 220,174.20 and 94,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,782.80, 220,174.20 and 94,294.80 is: 141,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,782.80 : 220,174.20 = 94,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,782.80/220,174.20 = 94,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,782.80x = 220,174.20 × 94,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,782.80x = 20,761,282,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761,282,154.16/146,782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,442.20

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