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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,807.70, 220,211.55 and 145,770.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,807.70, 220,211.55 and 145,770.90 is: 218,656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,807.70 : 220,211.55 = 145,770.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,807.70/220,211.55 = 145,770.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,807.70x = 220,211.55 × 145,770.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,807.70x = 32,100,435,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100,435,833.90/146,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,656.35

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