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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,124, 204,411.12 and 81,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,124, 204,411.12 and 81,056 is: 111,857.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,124 : 204,411.12 = 81,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,124/204,411.12 = 81,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,124x = 204,411.12 × 81,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,124x = 16,568,747,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568,747,742.72/148,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,857.28

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