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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,265.09, 220,897.67 and 42,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,265.09, 220,897.67 and 42,084.02 is: 63,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,265.09 : 220,897.67 = 42,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,265.09/220,897.67 = 42,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,265.09x = 220,897.67 × 42,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,265.09x = 9,296,262,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,262,304.06/147,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,126.04

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