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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,967.80, 222,007.52 and 88,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,967.80, 222,007.52 and 88,844.64 is: 133,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,967.80 : 222,007.52 = 88,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,967.80/222,007.52 = 88,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,967.80x = 222,007.52 × 88,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,967.80x = 19,724,178,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,724,178,191.69/147,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,300.48

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