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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,443.28, 221,165.08 and 36,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,443.28, 221,165.08 and 36,635.28 is: 54,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,443.28 : 221,165.08 = 36,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,443.28/221,165.08 = 36,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,443.28x = 221,165.08 × 36,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,443.28x = 8,102,444,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,444,448.85/147,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,952.96

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