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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,604.28, 311,406.60 and 148,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,604.28, 311,406.60 and 148,555.28 is: 222,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,604.28 : 311,406.60 = 148,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,604.28/311,406.60 = 148,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,604.28x = 311,406.60 × 148,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,604.28x = 46,261,094,656.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,094,656.85/207,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,833.05

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