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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,888.58, 412,491.46 and 148,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,888.58, 412,491.46 and 148,529.18 is: 222,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,888.58 : 412,491.46 = 148,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,888.58/412,491.46 = 148,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,888.58x = 412,491.46 × 148,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,888.58x = 61,267,018,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,267,018,310.80/274,888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,879.46

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