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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,309.93, 336,107.91 and 156,969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,309.93, 336,107.91 and 156,969.47 is: 235,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,309.93 : 336,107.91 = 156,969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,309.93/336,107.91 = 156,969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,309.93x = 336,107.91 × 156,969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,309.93x = 52,758,678,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,758,678,814.97/224,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,204.38

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