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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,973.31, 334,317.65 and 146,984.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,973.31, 334,317.65 and 146,984.15 is: 220,382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,973.31 : 334,317.65 = 146,984.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,973.31/334,317.65 = 146,984.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,973.31x = 334,317.65 × 146,984.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,973.31x = 49,139,393,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,393,208.74/222,973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,382.41

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