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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,912.20, 220,368.30 and 120,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,912.20, 220,368.30 and 120,992.20 is: 181,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,912.20 : 220,368.30 = 120,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,912.20/220,368.30 = 120,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,912.20x = 220,368.30 × 120,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,912.20x = 26,662,845,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662,845,427.26/146,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,488.30

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