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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,997.60, 221,996.40 and 103,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,997.60, 221,996.40 and 103,674.40 is: 155,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,997.60 : 221,996.40 = 103,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,997.60/221,996.40 = 103,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,997.60x = 221,996.40 × 103,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,997.60x = 23,015,343,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,343,572.16/147,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,511.60

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