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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,875.80, 220,313.70 and 94,387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,875.80, 220,313.70 and 94,387.80 is: 141,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,875.80 : 220,313.70 = 94,387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,875.80/220,313.70 = 94,387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,875.80x = 220,313.70 × 94,387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,875.80x = 20,794,925,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,925,452.86/146,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,581.70

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