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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,704.76, 221,629.44 and 91,529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,704.76, 221,629.44 and 91,529.85 is: 137,339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,704.76 : 221,629.44 = 91,529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,704.76/221,629.44 = 91,529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,704.76x = 221,629.44 × 91,529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,704.76x = 20,285,709,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,709,398.78/147,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,339.58

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