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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,778.80, 337,265.40 and 113,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,778.80, 337,265.40 and 113,970.80 is: 171,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,778.80 : 337,265.40 = 113,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,778.80/337,265.40 = 113,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,778.80x = 337,265.40 × 113,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,778.80x = 38,438,407,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,407,450.32/224,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,005.48

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