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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,218.55, 541,829.63 and 148,102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,218.55, 541,829.63 and 148,102.87 is: 222,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,218.55 : 541,829.63 = 148,102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,218.55/541,829.63 = 148,102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,218.55x = 541,829.63 × 148,102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,218.55x = 80,246,523,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,246,523,254.04/361,218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,155.05

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