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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,565.83, 309,952.95 and 148,098.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,565.83, 309,952.95 and 148,098.73 is: 204,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,565.83 : 309,952.95 = 148,098.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,565.83/309,952.95 = 148,098.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,565.83x = 309,952.95 × 148,098.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,565.83x = 45,903,635,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,903,635,964.50/224,565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,410.60

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