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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,484.28, 221,227.14 and 36,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,484.28, 221,227.14 and 36,676.28 is: 55,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,484.28 : 221,227.14 = 36,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,484.28/221,227.14 = 36,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,484.28x = 221,227.14 × 36,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,484.28x = 8,113,788,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113,788,530.24/147,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,014.60

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