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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,023.67, 337,628.70 and 98,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,023.67, 337,628.70 and 98,598.60 is: 147,938.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,023.67 : 337,628.70 = 98,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,023.67/337,628.70 = 98,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,023.67x = 337,628.70 × 98,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,023.67x = 33,289,717,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,289,717,139.82/225,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,938.74

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