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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,930.60, 220,865.70 and 136,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,930.60, 220,865.70 and 136,530.20 is: 205,231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,930.60 : 220,865.70 = 136,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,930.60/220,865.70 = 136,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,930.60x = 220,865.70 × 136,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,930.60x = 30,154,838,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154,838,194.14/146,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,231.85

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