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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,864.10, 219,968.10 and 120,620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,864.10, 219,968.10 and 120,620.10 is: 180,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,864.10 : 219,968.10 = 120,620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,864.10/219,968.10 = 120,620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,864.10x = 219,968.10 × 120,620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,864.10x = 26,532,574,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,532,574,218.81/146,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,660.72

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