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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,159.23, 303,715.41 and 148,562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,159.23, 303,715.41 and 148,562.33 is: 204,945.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,159.23 : 303,715.41 = 148,562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,159.23/303,715.41 = 148,562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,159.23x = 303,715.41 × 148,562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,159.23x = 45,120,667,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,667,447.93/220,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,945.61

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