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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,844.30, 220,266.45 and 111,852.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,844.30, 220,266.45 and 111,852.30 is: 167,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,844.30 : 220,266.45 = 111,852.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,844.30/220,266.45 = 111,852.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,844.30x = 220,266.45 × 111,852.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,844.30x = 24,637,309,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637,309,045.34/146,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,778.45

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