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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,474.63, 221,433.48 and 84,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,474.63, 221,433.48 and 84,366 is: 126,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,474.63 : 221,433.48 = 84,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,474.63/221,433.48 = 84,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,474.63x = 221,433.48 × 84,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,474.63x = 18,681,456,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681,456,973.68/147,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,675.73

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