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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,022.80, 337,145.40 and 146,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,022.80, 337,145.40 and 146,096.40 is: 218,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,022.80 : 337,145.40 = 146,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,022.80/337,145.40 = 146,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,022.80x = 337,145.40 × 146,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,022.80x = 49,255,729,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,255,729,216.56/225,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,892.17

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