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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,273.54, 338,004.27 and 98,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,273.54, 338,004.27 and 98,848.47 is: 148,313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,273.54 : 338,004.27 = 98,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,273.54/338,004.27 = 98,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,273.54x = 338,004.27 × 98,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,273.54x = 33,411,204,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,411,204,942.97/225,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,313.93

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