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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,614.67, 315,383.22 and 148,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,614.67, 315,383.22 and 148,069.08 is: 204,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,614.67 : 315,383.22 = 148,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,614.67/315,383.22 = 148,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,614.67x = 315,383.22 × 148,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,614.67x = 46,698,503,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698,503,232.84/228,614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,267.31

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