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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,265.54, 222,313.05 and 45,656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,265.54, 222,313.05 and 45,656.25 is: 68,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,265.54 : 222,313.05 = 45,656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,265.54/222,313.05 = 45,656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,265.54x = 222,313.05 × 45,656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,265.54x = 10,149,980,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149,980,189.06/148,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,458.12

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