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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,246.60, 336,995.10 and 146,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,246.60, 336,995.10 and 146,514.60 is: 219,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,246.60 : 336,995.10 = 146,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,246.60/336,995.10 = 146,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,246.60x = 336,995.10 × 146,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,246.60x = 49,374,702,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,374,702,278.46/225,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,202.87

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