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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,067.53, 337,226.46 and 158,367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,067.53, 337,226.46 and 158,367.53 is: 237,287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,067.53 : 337,226.46 = 158,367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,067.53/337,226.46 = 158,367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,067.53x = 337,226.46 × 158,367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,067.53x = 53,405,719,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,719,834.71/225,067.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,287.54

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