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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,211.20, 220,816.80 and 132,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,211.20, 220,816.80 and 132,004.80 is: 198,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,211.20 : 220,816.80 = 132,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,211.20/220,816.80 = 132,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,211.20x = 220,816.80 × 132,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,211.20x = 29,148,877,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148,877,520.64/147,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,007.20

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