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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,034.80, 220,667.40 and 68,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,034.80, 220,667.40 and 68,158.80 is: 102,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,034.80 : 220,667.40 = 68,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,034.80/220,667.40 = 68,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,034.80x = 220,667.40 × 68,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,034.80x = 15,040,425,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040,425,183.12/147,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,291.60

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