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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,898.47, 334,269.95 and 98,171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,898.47, 334,269.95 and 98,171.43 is: 147,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,898.47 : 334,269.95 = 98,171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,898.47/334,269.95 = 98,171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,898.47x = 334,269.95 × 98,171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,898.47x = 32,815,758,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815,758,506.67/222,898.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,222.90

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