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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,920.80, 489,099.90 and 148,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,920.80, 489,099.90 and 148,336.40 is: 222,604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,920.80 : 489,099.90 = 148,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,920.80/489,099.90 = 148,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,920.80x = 489,099.90 × 148,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,920.80x = 72,551,318,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,551,318,406.36/325,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,604.14

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