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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,858.54, 223,694.62 and 130,941.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,858.54, 223,694.62 and 130,941.33 is: 195,456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,858.54 : 223,694.62 = 130,941.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,858.54/223,694.62 = 130,941.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,858.54x = 223,694.62 × 130,941.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,858.54x = 29,290,870,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290,870,729.29/149,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,456.80

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