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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,912.10, 220,368.15 and 100,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,912.10, 220,368.15 and 100,256.10 is: 150,384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,912.10 : 220,368.15 = 100,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,912.10/220,368.15 = 100,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,912.10x = 220,368.15 × 100,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,912.10x = 22,093,251,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,251,283.22/146,912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,384.15

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