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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,777.73, 334,254.08 and 98,031.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,777.73, 334,254.08 and 98,031.25 is: 147,085.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,777.73 : 334,254.08 = 98,031.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,777.73/334,254.08 = 98,031.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,777.73x = 334,254.08 × 98,031.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,777.73x = 32,767,344,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767,344,789.84/222,777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,085.37

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