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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,774.92, 337,998.02 and 150,708.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,774.92, 337,998.02 and 150,708.87 is: 225,619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,774.92 : 337,998.02 = 150,708.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,774.92/337,998.02 = 150,708.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,774.92x = 337,998.02 × 150,708.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,774.92x = 50,939,298,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939,298,902.89/225,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,619.83

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