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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,946.80, 409,842.60 and 148,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,946.80, 409,842.60 and 148,530.80 is: 223,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,946.80 : 409,842.60 = 148,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,946.80/409,842.60 = 148,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,946.80x = 409,842.60 × 148,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,946.80x = 60,874,249,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,874,249,252.08/272,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,026.06

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