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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,716.36, 412,192.92 and 148,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,716.36, 412,192.92 and 148,331.52 is: 222,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,716.36 : 412,192.92 = 148,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,716.36/412,192.92 = 148,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,716.36x = 412,192.92 × 148,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,716.36x = 61,141,202,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,141,202,356.84/274,716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,561.20

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