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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,510.41, 221,056.33 and 113,648.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,510.41, 221,056.33 and 113,648.33 is: 170,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,510.41 : 221,056.33 = 113,648.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,510.41/221,056.33 = 113,648.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,510.41x = 221,056.33 × 113,648.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,510.41x = 25,122,682,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,682,740.43/147,510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,311.25

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