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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,868.80, 220,303.20 and 127,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,868.80, 220,303.20 and 127,623.20 is: 191,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,868.80 : 220,303.20 = 127,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,868.80/220,303.20 = 127,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,868.80x = 220,303.20 × 127,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,868.80x = 28,115,799,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115,799,354.24/146,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,434.80

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