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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,143.76, 337,472.64 and 146,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,143.76, 337,472.64 and 146,314.56 is: 219,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,143.76 : 337,472.64 = 146,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,143.76/337,472.64 = 146,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,143.76x = 337,472.64 × 146,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,143.76x = 49,377,160,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,377,160,833.64/225,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,313.92

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