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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,545.76, 203,628.92 and 90,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,545.76, 203,628.92 and 90,218.68 is: 124,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,545.76 : 203,628.92 = 90,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,545.76/203,628.92 = 90,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,545.76x = 203,628.92 × 90,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,545.76x = 18,371,132,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371,132,372.23/147,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,511.42

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