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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,991.67, 223,388.87 and 58,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,991.67, 223,388.87 and 58,974.75 is: 88,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,991.67 : 223,388.87 = 58,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,991.67/223,388.87 = 58,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,991.67x = 223,388.87 × 58,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,991.67x = 13,174,302,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174,302,466.16/148,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,423.08

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