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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,535.59, 220,872.79 and 109,752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,535.59, 220,872.79 and 109,752.45 is: 164,308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,535.59 : 220,872.79 = 109,752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,535.59/220,872.79 = 109,752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,535.59x = 220,872.79 × 109,752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,535.59x = 24,241,329,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241,329,840.84/147,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,308.35

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