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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,827.20, 220,240.80 and 106,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,827.20, 220,240.80 and 106,975.20 is: 160,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,827.20 : 220,240.80 = 106,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,827.20/220,240.80 = 106,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,827.20x = 220,240.80 × 106,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,827.20x = 23,560,303,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,303,628.16/146,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,462.80

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