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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,009.20, 337,513.80 and 162,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,009.20, 337,513.80 and 162,801.20 is: 244,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,009.20 : 337,513.80 = 162,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,009.20/337,513.80 = 162,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,009.20x = 337,513.80 × 162,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,009.20x = 54,947,651,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,651,656.56/225,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,201.80

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