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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,659.41, 223,165.95 and 148,325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,659.41, 223,165.95 and 148,325.34 is: 221,176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,659.41 : 223,165.95 = 148,325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,659.41/223,165.95 = 148,325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,659.41x = 223,165.95 × 148,325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,659.41x = 33,101,165,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101,165,410.17/149,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,176.64

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