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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,920.74, 220,368.86 and 104,048.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,920.74, 220,368.86 and 104,048.93 is: 156,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,920.74 : 220,368.86 = 104,048.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,920.74/220,368.86 = 104,048.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,920.74x = 220,368.86 × 104,048.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,920.74x = 22,929,142,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,142,466.23/146,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,064.71

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