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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,622.80, 283,915.80 and 148,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,622.80, 283,915.80 and 148,150.80 is: 221,821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,622.80 : 283,915.80 = 148,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,622.80/283,915.80 = 148,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,622.80x = 283,915.80 × 148,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,622.80x = 42,062,352,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,062,352,902.64/189,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,821.18

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