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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,239.92, 310,695.95 and 148,759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,239.92, 310,695.95 and 148,759.17 is: 205,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,239.92 : 310,695.95 = 148,759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,239.92/310,695.95 = 148,759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,239.92x = 310,695.95 × 148,759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,239.92x = 46,218,871,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,218,871,644.36/225,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,198.40

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