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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,999.20, 220,498.80 and 107,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,999.20, 220,498.80 and 107,147.20 is: 160,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,999.20 : 220,498.80 = 107,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,999.20/220,498.80 = 107,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,999.20x = 220,498.80 × 107,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,999.20x = 23,625,829,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,829,023.36/146,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,720.80

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