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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,905.60, 221,858.40 and 110,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,905.60, 221,858.40 and 110,726.60 is: 166,089.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,905.60 : 221,858.40 = 110,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,905.60/221,858.40 = 110,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,905.60x = 221,858.40 × 110,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,905.60x = 24,565,626,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565,626,313.44/147,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,089.90

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