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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,430.28, 205,105.02 and 108,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,430.28, 205,105.02 and 108,073.74 is: 149,339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,430.28 : 205,105.02 = 108,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,430.28/205,105.02 = 108,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,430.28x = 205,105.02 × 108,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,430.28x = 22,166,466,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,466,604.17/148,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,339.25

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