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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,012.80, 337,130.40 and 146,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,012.80, 337,130.40 and 146,086.40 is: 218,877.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,012.80 : 337,130.40 = 146,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,012.80/337,130.40 = 146,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,012.80x = 337,130.40 × 146,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,012.80x = 49,250,166,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250,166,466.56/225,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,877.18

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