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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,252.60, 220,878.90 and 77,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,252.60, 220,878.90 and 77,122.80 is: 115,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,252.60 : 220,878.90 = 77,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,252.60/220,878.90 = 77,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,252.60x = 220,878.90 × 77,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,252.60x = 17,034,799,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,799,228.92/147,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,684.20

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