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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,854.60, 220,281.90 and 68,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,854.60, 220,281.90 and 68,122.60 is: 102,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,854.60 : 220,281.90 = 68,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,854.60/220,281.90 = 68,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,854.60x = 220,281.90 × 68,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,854.60x = 15,006,175,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,175,760.94/146,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,183.90

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