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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,212.20, 220,818.30 and 105,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,212.20, 220,818.30 and 105,740.20 is: 158,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,212.20 : 220,818.30 = 105,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,212.20/220,818.30 = 105,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,212.20x = 220,818.30 × 105,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,212.20x = 23,349,371,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,371,205.66/147,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,610.30

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