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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,086.35, 326,604.63 and 147,752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,086.35, 326,604.63 and 147,752.43 is: 221,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,086.35 : 326,604.63 = 147,752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,086.35/326,604.63 = 147,752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,086.35x = 326,604.63 × 147,752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,086.35x = 48,256,627,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256,627,731.75/218,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,273.03

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