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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,265.80, 220,898.70 and 136,440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,265.80, 220,898.70 and 136,440.15 is: 204,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,265.80 : 220,898.70 = 136,440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,265.80/220,898.70 = 136,440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,265.80x = 220,898.70 × 136,440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,265.80x = 30,139,451,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139,451,762.81/147,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,660.23

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