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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,033.73, 220,573.67 and 62,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,033.73, 220,573.67 and 62,794.32 is: 94,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,033.73 : 220,573.67 = 62,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,033.73/220,573.67 = 62,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,033.73x = 220,573.67 × 62,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,033.73x = 13,850,773,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,850,773,303.58/147,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,201.33

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