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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,681.38, 412,175.14 and 148,318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,681.38, 412,175.14 and 148,318.94 is: 222,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,681.38 : 412,175.14 = 148,318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,681.38/412,175.14 = 148,318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,681.38x = 412,175.14 × 148,318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,681.38x = 61,133,379,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133,379,859.15/274,681.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,561.06

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