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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,566.59, 309,953.99 and 148,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,566.59, 309,953.99 and 148,099.48 is: 204,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,566.59 : 309,953.99 = 148,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,566.59/309,953.99 = 148,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,566.59x = 309,953.99 × 148,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,566.59x = 45,904,024,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,904,024,002.43/224,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,411.64

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