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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,748.40, 334,125.39 and 147,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,748.40, 334,125.39 and 147,329.71 is: 220,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,748.40 : 334,125.39 = 147,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,748.40/334,125.39 = 147,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,748.40x = 334,125.39 × 147,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,748.40x = 49,226,596,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,226,596,812.34/222,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,996.41

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