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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,663.08, 204,871.74 and 145,930.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,663.08, 204,871.74 and 145,930.32 is: 201,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,663.08 : 204,871.74 = 145,930.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,663.08/204,871.74 = 145,930.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,663.08x = 204,871.74 × 145,930.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,663.08x = 29,896,998,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,896,998,577.16/148,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,105.74

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