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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,821.56, 310,318.40 and 148,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,821.56, 310,318.40 and 148,396.44 is: 204,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,821.56 : 310,318.40 = 148,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,821.56/310,318.40 = 148,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,821.56x = 310,318.40 × 148,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,821.56x = 46,050,145,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,145,826.50/224,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,829.76

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