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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,273.04, 338,003.52 and 98,847.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,273.04, 338,003.52 and 98,847.97 is: 148,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,273.04 : 338,003.52 = 98,847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,273.04/338,003.52 = 98,847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,273.04x = 338,003.52 × 98,847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,273.04x = 33,410,961,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,410,961,804.85/225,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,313.18

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