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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,811.80, 220,217.70 and 111,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,811.80, 220,217.70 and 111,819.80 is: 167,729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,811.80 : 220,217.70 = 111,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,811.80/220,217.70 = 111,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,811.80x = 220,217.70 × 111,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,811.80x = 24,624,699,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624,699,170.46/146,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,729.70

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