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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,091.20, 220,636.80 and 105,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,091.20, 220,636.80 and 105,619.20 is: 158,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,091.20 : 220,636.80 = 105,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,091.20/220,636.80 = 105,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,091.20x = 220,636.80 × 105,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,091.20x = 23,303,482,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,303,482,306.56/147,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,428.80

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