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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,972.80, 286,459.20 and 146,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,972.80, 286,459.20 and 146,822.40 is: 220,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,972.80 : 286,459.20 = 146,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,972.80/286,459.20 = 146,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,972.80x = 286,459.20 × 146,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,972.80x = 42,058,627,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,058,627,246.08/190,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,233.60

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