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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,158.46, 303,911.67 and 148,635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,158.46, 303,911.67 and 148,635.35 is: 205,179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,158.46 : 303,911.67 = 148,635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,158.46/303,911.67 = 148,635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,158.46x = 303,911.67 × 148,635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,158.46x = 45,172,018,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,172,018,908.49/220,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,179.58

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