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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,874.45, 315,961.74 and 148,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,874.45, 315,961.74 and 148,413.73 is: 222,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,874.45 : 315,961.74 = 148,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,874.45/315,961.74 = 148,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,874.45x = 315,961.74 × 148,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,874.45x = 46,893,060,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,893,060,370.69/210,874.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,374.31

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