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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,299.60, 222,324.63 and 120,149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,299.60, 222,324.63 and 120,149.84 is: 180,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,299.60 : 222,324.63 = 120,149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,299.60/222,324.63 = 120,149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,299.60x = 222,324.63 × 120,149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,299.60x = 26,712,268,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712,268,722.56/148,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,123.67

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