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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,787.70, 220,181.55 and 136,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,787.70, 220,181.55 and 136,873.30 is: 205,309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,787.70 : 220,181.55 = 136,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,787.70/220,181.55 = 136,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,787.70x = 220,181.55 × 136,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,787.70x = 30,136,975,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,136,975,347.62/146,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,309.95

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