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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,777.44, 223,146.72 and 65,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,777.44, 223,146.72 and 65,652 is: 98,469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,777.44 : 223,146.72 = 65,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,777.44/223,146.72 = 65,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,777.44x = 223,146.72 × 65,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,777.44x = 14,650,028,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,028,461.44/148,777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,469.42

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