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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,145.80, 329,829.90 and 136,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,145.80, 329,829.90 and 136,942.60 is: 205,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,145.80 : 329,829.90 = 136,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,145.80/329,829.90 = 136,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,145.80x = 329,829.90 × 136,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,145.80x = 45,167,764,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,764,063.74/220,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,172.05

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