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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,158.59, 223,737.89 and 122,807.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,158.59, 223,737.89 and 122,807.98 is: 184,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,158.59 : 223,737.89 = 122,807.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,158.59/223,737.89 = 122,807.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,158.59x = 223,737.89 × 122,807.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,158.59x = 27,476,797,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,797,146.98/149,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,211.97

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