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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,057.67, 220,565.65 and 47,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,057.67, 220,565.65 and 47,204.73 is: 70,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,057.67 : 220,565.65 = 47,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,057.67/220,565.65 = 47,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,057.67x = 220,565.65 × 47,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,057.67x = 10,411,741,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,411,741,955.52/147,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,800.40

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