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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,048.58, 223,355.52 and 69,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,048.58, 223,355.52 and 69,111 is: 103,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,048.58 : 223,355.52 = 69,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,048.58/223,355.52 = 69,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,048.58x = 223,355.52 × 69,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,048.58x = 15,436,323,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,436,323,342.72/149,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,565.72

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