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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,675.19, 306,638.73 and 148,375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,675.19, 306,638.73 and 148,375.67 is: 222,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,675.19 : 306,638.73 = 148,375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,675.19/306,638.73 = 148,375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,675.19x = 306,638.73 × 148,375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,675.19x = 45,497,725,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,497,725,478.51/204,675.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,292.34

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