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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,198.21, 438,566.72 and 148,205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,198.21, 438,566.72 and 148,205.09 is: 222,444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,198.21 : 438,566.72 = 148,205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,198.21/438,566.72 = 148,205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,198.21x = 438,566.72 × 148,205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,198.21x = 64,997,820,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,997,820,564.00/292,198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,444.28

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