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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,263.20, 220,902.48 and 42,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,263.20, 220,902.48 and 42,098.08 is: 63,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,263.20 : 220,902.48 = 42,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,263.20/220,902.48 = 42,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,263.20x = 220,902.48 × 42,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,263.20x = 9,299,570,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,570,275.24/147,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,149.32

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