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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,813.80, 220,220.70 and 36,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,813.80, 220,220.70 and 36,005.80 is: 54,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,813.80 : 220,220.70 = 36,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,813.80/220,220.70 = 36,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,813.80x = 220,220.70 × 36,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,813.80x = 7,929,222,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,222,480.06/146,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,008.70

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