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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,362.77, 220,886.76 and 84,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,362.77, 220,886.76 and 84,046.56 is: 125,980.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,362.77 : 220,886.76 = 84,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,362.77/220,886.76 = 84,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,362.77x = 220,886.76 × 84,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,362.77x = 18,564,772,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,564,772,327.55/147,362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,980.07

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