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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,164.76, 220,749.24 and 41,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,164.76, 220,749.24 and 41,983.74 is: 62,976.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,164.76 : 220,749.24 = 41,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,164.76/220,749.24 = 41,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,164.76x = 220,749.24 × 41,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,164.76x = 9,267,878,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267,878,697.36/147,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,976.21

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