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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,858.62, 337,253.10 and 98,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,858.62, 337,253.10 and 98,471.08 is: 147,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,858.62 : 337,253.10 = 98,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,858.62/337,253.10 = 98,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,858.62x = 337,253.10 × 98,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,858.62x = 33,209,676,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209,676,990.35/224,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,691.37

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