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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,003.52, 337,338.64 and 136,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,003.52, 337,338.64 and 136,236.16 is: 204,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,003.52 : 337,338.64 = 136,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,003.52/337,338.64 = 136,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,003.52x = 337,338.64 × 136,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,003.52x = 45,957,720,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,720,933.22/225,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,253.34

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