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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,445.70, 221,168.55 and 68,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,445.70, 221,168.55 and 68,713.70 is: 103,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,445.70 : 221,168.55 = 68,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,445.70/221,168.55 = 68,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,445.70x = 221,168.55 × 68,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,445.70x = 15,197,309,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,197,309,394.14/147,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,070.55

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