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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,244.80, 220,867.20 and 105,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,244.80, 220,867.20 and 105,772.80 is: 158,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,244.80 : 220,867.20 = 105,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,244.80/220,867.20 = 105,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,244.80x = 220,867.20 × 105,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,244.80x = 23,361,742,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,742,172.16/147,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,659.20

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