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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,033.68, 337,584.08 and 82,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,033.68, 337,584.08 and 82,868.02 is: 124,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,033.68 : 337,584.08 = 82,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,033.68/337,584.08 = 82,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,033.68x = 337,584.08 × 82,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,033.68x = 27,974,923,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974,923,656.33/225,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,314.38

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