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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,713.40, 223,145.70 and 98,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,713.40, 223,145.70 and 98,828.20 is: 148,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,713.40 : 223,145.70 = 98,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,713.40/223,145.70 = 98,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,713.40x = 223,145.70 × 98,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,713.40x = 22,053,087,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,087,868.74/148,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,292.54

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