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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,909.24, 203,684.76 and 128,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,909.24, 203,684.76 and 128,520 is: 176,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,909.24 : 203,684.76 = 128,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,909.24/203,684.76 = 128,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,909.24x = 203,684.76 × 128,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,909.24x = 26,177,565,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177,565,355.20/147,909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,983.98

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