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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,112.76, 337,426.14 and 146,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,112.76, 337,426.14 and 146,283.56 is: 219,267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,112.76 : 337,426.14 = 146,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,112.76/337,426.14 = 146,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,112.76x = 337,426.14 × 146,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,112.76x = 49,359,896,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,359,896,996.26/225,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,267.43

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