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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,029.67, 337,637.70 and 98,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,029.67, 337,637.70 and 98,604.60 is: 147,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,029.67 : 337,637.70 = 98,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,029.67/337,637.70 = 98,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,029.67x = 337,637.70 × 98,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,029.67x = 33,292,630,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292,630,353.42/225,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,947.74

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