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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,954.55, 337,437.90 and 98,529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,954.55, 337,437.90 and 98,529.75 is: 147,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,954.55 : 337,437.90 = 98,529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,954.55/337,437.90 = 98,529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,954.55x = 337,437.90 × 98,529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,954.55x = 33,247,671,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,247,671,927.53/224,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,797.29

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