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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,272.20, 364,999.02 and 148,696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,272.20, 364,999.02 and 148,696.60 is: 223,100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,272.20 : 364,999.02 = 148,696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,272.20/364,999.02 = 148,696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,272.20x = 364,999.02 × 148,696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,272.20x = 54,274,113,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274,113,277.33/243,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,100.35

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