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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,189.93, 337,594.13 and 98,734.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,189.93, 337,594.13 and 98,734.35 is: 148,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,189.93 : 337,594.13 = 98,734.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,189.93/337,594.13 = 98,734.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,189.93x = 337,594.13 × 98,734.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,189.93x = 33,332,136,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332,136,495.69/225,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,017.88

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