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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,063.68, 202,806.72 and 98,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,063.68, 202,806.72 and 98,774.72 is: 136,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,063.68 : 202,806.72 = 98,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,063.68/202,806.72 = 98,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,063.68x = 202,806.72 × 98,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,063.68x = 20,032,176,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032,176,982.12/147,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,214.31

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