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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,473.26, 221,210.70 and 36,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,473.26, 221,210.70 and 36,665.26 is: 54,998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,473.26 : 221,210.70 = 36,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,473.26/221,210.70 = 36,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,473.26x = 221,210.70 × 36,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,473.26x = 8,110,747,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,747,830.28/147,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,998.09

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