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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,901.70, 220,352.55 and 132,616.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,901.70, 220,352.55 and 132,616.90 is: 198,925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,901.70 : 220,352.55 = 132,616.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,901.70/220,352.55 = 132,616.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,901.70x = 220,352.55 × 132,616.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,901.70x = 29,222,472,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222,472,088.10/146,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,925.35

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