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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,488.96, 222,799.67 and 68,483.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,488.96, 222,799.67 and 68,483.91 is: 102,756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,488.96 : 222,799.67 = 68,483.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,488.96/222,799.67 = 68,483.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,488.96x = 222,799.67 × 68,483.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,488.96x = 15,258,192,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258,192,205.89/148,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,756.41

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