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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,264.75, 220,897.13 and 36,456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,264.75, 220,897.13 and 36,456.75 is: 54,685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,264.75 : 220,897.13 = 36,456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,264.75/220,897.13 = 36,456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,264.75x = 220,897.13 × 36,456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,264.75x = 8,053,191,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,191,444.13/147,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,685.13

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