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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,955.60, 220,433.40 and 100,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,955.60, 220,433.40 and 100,299.60 is: 150,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,955.60 : 220,433.40 = 100,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,955.60/220,433.40 = 100,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,955.60x = 220,433.40 × 100,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,955.60x = 22,109,381,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,381,846.64/146,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,449.40

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