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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,676.20, 223,014.30 and 98,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,676.20, 223,014.30 and 98,823.40 is: 148,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,676.20 : 223,014.30 = 98,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,676.20/223,014.30 = 98,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,676.20x = 223,014.30 × 98,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,676.20x = 22,039,031,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039,031,374.62/148,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,235.10

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