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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,070.08, 220,524.48 and 68,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,070.08, 220,524.48 and 68,140.80 is: 102,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,070.08 : 220,524.48 = 68,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,070.08/220,524.48 = 68,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,070.08x = 220,524.48 × 68,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,070.08x = 15,026,714,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,026,714,486.78/147,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,173.84

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