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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,808.40, 220,212.60 and 105,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,808.40, 220,212.60 and 105,643.60 is: 158,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,808.40 : 220,212.60 = 105,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,808.40/220,212.60 = 105,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,808.40x = 220,212.60 × 105,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,808.40x = 23,264,051,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,051,829.36/146,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,465.40

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