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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,471.78, 327,373.84 and 147,130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,471.78, 327,373.84 and 147,130.63 is: 220,471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,471.78 : 327,373.84 = 147,130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,471.78/327,373.84 = 147,130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,471.78x = 327,373.84 × 147,130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,471.78x = 48,166,716,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166,716,952.20/218,471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,471.12

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