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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,788.74, 334,270.62 and 98,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,788.74, 334,270.62 and 98,042.26 is: 147,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,788.74 : 334,270.62 = 98,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,788.74/334,270.62 = 98,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,788.74x = 334,270.62 × 98,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,788.74x = 32,772,647,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772,647,036.40/222,788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,101.90

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