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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,876.80, 220,315.20 and 127,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,876.80, 220,315.20 and 127,631.20 is: 191,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,876.80 : 220,315.20 = 127,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,876.80/220,315.20 = 127,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,876.80x = 220,315.20 × 127,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,876.80x = 28,119,093,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,119,093,354.24/146,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,446.80

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