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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,196.80, 220,795.20 and 132,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,196.80, 220,795.20 and 132,451.20 is: 198,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,196.80 : 220,795.20 = 132,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,196.80/220,795.20 = 132,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,196.80x = 220,795.20 × 132,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,196.80x = 29,244,589,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244,589,194.24/147,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,676.80

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