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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,975.80, 223,463.70 and 146,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,975.80, 223,463.70 and 146,351.40 is: 219,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,975.80 : 223,463.70 = 146,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,975.80/223,463.70 = 146,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,975.80x = 223,463.70 × 146,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,975.80x = 32,704,225,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704,225,344.18/148,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,527.10

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