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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,333.25, 221,109.86 and 99,835.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,333.25, 221,109.86 and 99,835.67 is: 149,828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,333.25 : 221,109.86 = 99,835.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,333.25/221,109.86 = 99,835.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,333.25x = 221,109.86 × 99,835.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,333.25x = 22,074,650,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,650,517.53/147,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,828.03

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