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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,999.70, 220,499.55 and 107,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,999.70, 220,499.55 and 107,147.70 is: 160,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,999.70 : 220,499.55 = 107,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,999.70/220,499.55 = 107,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,999.70x = 220,499.55 × 107,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,999.70x = 23,626,019,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,626,019,633.54/146,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,721.55

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