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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,208.94, 310,652.94 and 148,728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,208.94, 310,652.94 and 148,728.74 is: 205,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,208.94 : 310,652.94 = 148,728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,208.94/310,652.94 = 148,728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,208.94x = 310,652.94 × 148,728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,208.94x = 46,203,020,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203,020,343.50/225,208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,156.24

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