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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,452.95, 537,679.44 and 148,096.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,452.95, 537,679.44 and 148,096.35 is: 222,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,452.95 : 537,679.44 = 148,096.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,452.95/537,679.44 = 148,096.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,452.95x = 537,679.44 × 148,096.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,452.95x = 79,628,362,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,628,362,534.04/358,452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,144.53

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