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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,007.52, 337,344.64 and 136,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,007.52, 337,344.64 and 136,240.16 is: 204,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,007.52 : 337,344.64 = 136,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,007.52/337,344.64 = 136,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,007.52x = 337,344.64 × 136,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,007.52x = 45,959,887,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959,887,728.74/225,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,259.34

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