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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,005.10, 221,898.30 and 81,520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,005.10, 221,898.30 and 81,520.30 is: 122,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,005.10 : 221,898.30 = 81,520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,005.10/221,898.30 = 81,520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,005.10x = 221,898.30 × 81,520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,005.10x = 18,089,215,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,215,985.49/148,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,220.22

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