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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,339.63, 221,007.83 and 88,191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,339.63, 221,007.83 and 88,191.81 is: 132,286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,339.63 : 221,007.83 = 88,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,339.63/221,007.83 = 88,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,339.63x = 221,007.83 × 88,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,339.63x = 19,491,080,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491,080,110.91/147,339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,286.75

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