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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,820.20, 220,230.30 and 127,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,820.20, 220,230.30 and 127,137.20 is: 190,705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,820.20 : 220,230.30 = 127,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,820.20/220,230.30 = 127,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,820.20x = 220,230.30 × 127,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,820.20x = 27,999,463,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,463,697.16/146,820.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,705.80

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