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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,822.40, 220,233.60 and 36,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,822.40, 220,233.60 and 36,014.40 is: 54,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,822.40 : 220,233.60 = 36,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,822.40/220,233.60 = 36,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,822.40x = 220,233.60 × 36,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,822.40x = 7,931,580,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,580,963.84/146,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,021.60

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