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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,722.40, 361,178.64 and 148,547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,722.40, 361,178.64 and 148,547.04 is: 204,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,722.40 : 361,178.64 = 148,547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,722.40/361,178.64 = 148,547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,722.40x = 361,178.64 × 148,547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,722.40x = 53,652,017,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652,017,883.23/261,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,995.90

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