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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,824.70, 220,237.05 and 120,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,824.70, 220,237.05 and 120,904.70 is: 181,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,824.70 : 220,237.05 = 120,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,824.70/220,237.05 = 120,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,824.70x = 220,237.05 × 120,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,824.70x = 26,627,694,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,694,459.14/146,824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,357.05

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