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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,321.80, 221,097.90 and 68,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,321.80, 221,097.90 and 68,445.80 is: 102,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,321.80 : 221,097.90 = 68,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,321.80/221,097.90 = 68,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,321.80x = 221,097.90 × 68,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,321.80x = 15,133,222,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,222,643.82/147,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,722.22

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