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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,013.64, 435,709.41 and 148,552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,013.64, 435,709.41 and 148,552.46 is: 222,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,013.64 : 435,709.41 = 148,552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,013.64/435,709.41 = 148,552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,013.64x = 435,709.41 × 148,552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,013.64x = 64,725,704,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725,704,700.65/291,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,414.68

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