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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,625.70, 221,438.55 and 143,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,625.70, 221,438.55 and 143,737.70 is: 215,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,625.70 : 221,438.55 = 143,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,625.70/221,438.55 = 143,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,625.70x = 221,438.55 × 143,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,625.70x = 31,829,067,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,829,067,868.34/147,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,606.55

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