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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,316.26, 221,071.23 and 80,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,316.26, 221,071.23 and 80,803 is: 121,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,316.26 : 221,071.23 = 80,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,316.26/221,071.23 = 80,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,316.26x = 221,071.23 × 80,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,316.26x = 17,863,218,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,218,597.69/147,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,257.62

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