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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,034.97, 337,718.60 and 106,706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,034.97, 337,718.60 and 106,706.73 is: 160,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,034.97 : 337,718.60 = 106,706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,034.97/337,718.60 = 106,706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,034.97x = 337,718.60 × 106,706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,034.97x = 36,036,846,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036,846,666.58/225,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,138.87

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