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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,814.60, 220,221.90 and 76,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,814.60, 220,221.90 and 76,684.80 is: 115,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,814.60 : 220,221.90 = 76,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,814.60/220,221.90 = 76,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,814.60x = 220,221.90 × 76,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,814.60x = 16,887,672,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887,672,357.12/146,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,027.20

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