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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,827.66, 337,475.08 and 150,467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,827.66, 337,475.08 and 150,467.44 is: 225,857.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,827.66 : 337,475.08 = 150,467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,827.66/337,475.08 = 150,467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,827.66x = 337,475.08 × 150,467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,827.66x = 50,779,008,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,779,008,911.68/224,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,857.48

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