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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,912.08, 559,146.84 and 148,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,912.08, 559,146.84 and 148,151.84 is: 222,139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,912.08 : 559,146.84 = 148,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,912.08/559,146.84 = 148,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,912.08x = 559,146.84 × 148,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,912.08x = 82,838,633,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838,633,176.19/372,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,139.85

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