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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,163.76, 220,747.74 and 41,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,163.76, 220,747.74 and 41,982.74 is: 62,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,163.76 : 220,747.74 = 41,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,163.76/220,747.74 = 41,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,163.76x = 220,747.74 × 41,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,163.76x = 9,267,594,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267,594,974.01/147,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,974.71

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