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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,816.70, 220,225.05 and 136,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,816.70, 220,225.05 and 136,902.30 is: 205,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,816.70 : 220,225.05 = 136,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,816.70/220,225.05 = 136,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,816.70x = 220,225.05 × 136,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,816.70x = 30,149,315,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149,315,862.62/146,816.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,353.45

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