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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,171.64, 337,874.24 and 98,900.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,171.64, 337,874.24 and 98,900.74 is: 148,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,171.64 : 337,874.24 = 98,900.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,171.64/337,874.24 = 98,900.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,171.64x = 337,874.24 × 98,900.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,171.64x = 33,416,012,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416,012,362.94/225,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,402.40

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