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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,625.23, 222,806.63 and 113,720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,625.23, 222,806.63 and 113,720.71 is: 170,480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,625.23 : 222,806.63 = 113,720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,625.23/222,806.63 = 113,720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,625.23x = 222,806.63 × 113,720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,625.23x = 25,337,728,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337,728,571.17/148,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,480.67

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