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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,625.73, 341,547.99 and 148,006.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,625.73, 341,547.99 and 148,006.91 is: 221,110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,625.73 : 341,547.99 = 148,006.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,625.73/341,547.99 = 148,006.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,625.73x = 341,547.99 × 148,006.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,625.73x = 50,551,461,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551,461,876.58/228,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,110.12

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