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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,930.80, 337,007.40 and 146,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,930.80, 337,007.40 and 146,004.40 is: 218,754.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,930.80 : 337,007.40 = 146,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,930.80/337,007.40 = 146,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,930.80x = 337,007.40 × 146,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,930.80x = 49,204,563,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204,563,232.56/224,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,754.23

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