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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,558.29, 412,952.55 and 148,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,558.29, 412,952.55 and 148,925.59 is: 223,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,558.29 : 412,952.55 = 148,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,558.29/412,952.55 = 148,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,558.29x = 412,952.55 × 148,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,558.29x = 61,499,202,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499,202,150.75/275,558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,180.37

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