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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,730.20, 537,900.90 and 148,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,730.20, 537,900.90 and 148,130.20 is: 222,115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,730.20 : 537,900.90 = 148,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,730.20/537,900.90 = 148,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,730.20x = 537,900.90 × 148,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,730.20x = 79,679,367,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,679,367,897.18/358,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,115.03

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