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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,315.26, 221,069.73 and 80,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,315.26, 221,069.73 and 80,802 is: 121,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,315.26 : 221,069.73 = 80,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,315.26/221,069.73 = 80,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,315.26x = 221,069.73 × 80,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,315.26x = 17,862,876,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862,876,323.46/147,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,256.12

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