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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,967.20, 275,950.80 and 148,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,967.20, 275,950.80 and 148,975.20 is: 223,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,967.20 : 275,950.80 = 148,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,967.20/275,950.80 = 148,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,967.20x = 275,950.80 × 148,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,967.20x = 41,109,825,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,825,620.16/183,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,462.80

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