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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,266.40, 220,899.60 and 127,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,266.40, 220,899.60 and 127,221.60 is: 190,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,266.40 : 220,899.60 = 127,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,266.40/220,899.60 = 127,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,266.40x = 220,899.60 × 127,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,266.40x = 28,103,200,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,200,551.36/147,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,832.40

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