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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,170.70, 220,792.96 and 58,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,170.70, 220,792.96 and 58,394.90 is: 87,607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,170.70 : 220,792.96 = 58,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,170.70/220,792.96 = 58,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,170.70x = 220,792.96 × 58,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,170.70x = 12,893,182,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,893,182,819.90/147,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,607.00

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