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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,011.28, 220,589.88 and 58,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,011.28, 220,589.88 and 58,262.82 is: 87,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,011.28 : 220,589.88 = 58,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,011.28/220,589.88 = 58,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,011.28x = 220,589.88 × 58,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,011.28x = 12,852,188,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,188,472.26/147,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,423.15

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