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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,213.62, 337,914.59 and 98,788.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,213.62, 337,914.59 and 98,788.61 is: 148,224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,213.62 : 337,914.59 = 98,788.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,213.62/337,914.59 = 98,788.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,213.62x = 337,914.59 × 98,788.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,213.62x = 33,382,112,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382,112,995.66/225,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,224.22

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