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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,271.60, 220,907.40 and 135,866.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,271.60, 220,907.40 and 135,866.80 is: 203,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,271.60 : 220,907.40 = 135,866.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,271.60/220,907.40 = 135,866.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,271.60x = 220,907.40 × 135,866.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,271.60x = 30,013,981,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,013,981,534.32/147,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,800.20

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