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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,844.20, 266,766.30 and 147,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,844.20, 266,766.30 and 147,124.20 is: 220,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,844.20 : 266,766.30 = 147,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,844.20/266,766.30 = 147,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,844.20x = 266,766.30 × 147,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,844.20x = 39,247,778,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247,778,474.46/177,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,686.30

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