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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,033.70, 223,291.35 and 122,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,033.70, 223,291.35 and 122,595.30 is: 183,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,033.70 : 223,291.35 = 122,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,033.70/223,291.35 = 122,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,033.70x = 223,291.35 × 122,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,033.70x = 27,374,470,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374,470,040.66/149,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,679.73

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