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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,807.20, 220,210.80 and 142,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,807.20, 220,210.80 and 142,919.20 is: 214,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,807.20 : 220,210.80 = 142,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,807.20/220,210.80 = 142,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,807.20x = 220,210.80 × 142,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,807.20x = 31,472,351,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,351,367.36/146,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,378.80

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