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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,051.86, 220,222.40 and 83,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,051.86, 220,222.40 and 83,680.02 is: 125,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,051.86 : 220,222.40 = 83,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,051.86/220,222.40 = 83,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,051.86x = 220,222.40 × 83,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,051.86x = 18,428,214,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428,214,418.05/147,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,317.80

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