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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,186.55, 337,589.07 and 98,730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,186.55, 337,589.07 and 98,730.97 is: 148,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,186.55 : 337,589.07 = 98,730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,186.55/337,589.07 = 98,730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,186.55x = 337,589.07 × 98,730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,186.55x = 33,330,495,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,330,495,128.28/225,186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,012.81

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