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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,213.20, 220,819.80 and 84,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,213.20, 220,819.80 and 84,832.40 is: 127,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,213.20 : 220,819.80 = 84,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,213.20/220,819.80 = 84,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,213.20x = 220,819.80 × 84,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,213.20x = 18,732,673,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,732,673,601.52/147,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,248.60

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