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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,129.32, 507,368.46 and 148,722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,129.32, 507,368.46 and 148,722.28 is: 223,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,129.32 : 507,368.46 = 148,722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,129.32/507,368.46 = 148,722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,129.32x = 507,368.46 × 148,722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,129.32x = 75,456,994,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,456,994,171.29/338,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,160.16

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