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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,821.70, 220,232.55 and 120,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,821.70, 220,232.55 and 120,901.70 is: 181,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,821.70 : 220,232.55 = 120,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,821.70/220,232.55 = 120,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,821.70x = 220,232.55 × 120,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,821.70x = 26,626,489,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626,489,690.34/146,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,352.55

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