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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,164.60, 487,746.90 and 148,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,164.60, 487,746.90 and 148,017.60 is: 222,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,164.60 : 487,746.90 = 148,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,164.60/487,746.90 = 148,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,164.60x = 487,746.90 × 148,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,164.60x = 72,195,125,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,195,125,545.44/325,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,026.40

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