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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,039.68, 337,686.24 and 154,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,039.68, 337,686.24 and 154,975.04 is: 232,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,039.68 : 337,686.24 = 154,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,039.68/337,686.24 = 154,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,039.68x = 337,686.24 × 154,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,039.68x = 52,332,938,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,938,551.45/225,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,549.83

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