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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,009.60, 337,514.40 and 119,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,009.60, 337,514.40 and 119,774.40 is: 179,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,009.60 : 337,514.40 = 119,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,009.60/337,514.40 = 119,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,009.60x = 337,514.40 × 119,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,009.60x = 40,425,584,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425,584,751.36/225,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,661.60

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