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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,827.98, 337,475.55 and 150,467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,827.98, 337,475.55 and 150,467.74 is: 225,857.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,827.98 : 337,475.55 = 150,467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,827.98/337,475.55 = 150,467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,827.98x = 337,475.55 × 150,467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,827.98x = 50,779,183,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,779,183,313.76/224,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,857.94

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