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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,663.88, 336,995.82 and 154,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,663.88, 336,995.82 and 154,329.96 is: 231,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,663.88 : 336,995.82 = 154,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,663.88/336,995.82 = 154,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,663.88x = 336,995.82 × 154,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,663.88x = 52,008,551,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,008,551,420.77/224,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,494.94

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