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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,050.72, 337,742.20 and 106,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,050.72, 337,742.20 and 106,722.44 is: 160,162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,050.72 : 337,742.20 = 106,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,050.72/337,742.20 = 106,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,050.72x = 337,742.20 × 106,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,050.72x = 36,044,671,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044,671,674.97/225,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,162.44

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