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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,867.80, 220,301.70 and 94,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,867.80, 220,301.70 and 94,379.80 is: 141,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,867.80 : 220,301.70 = 94,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,867.80/220,301.70 = 94,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,867.80x = 220,301.70 × 94,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,867.80x = 20,792,030,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,030,385.66/146,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,569.70

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