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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,070.56, 337,230.96 and 158,370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,070.56, 337,230.96 and 158,370.54 is: 237,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,070.56 : 337,230.96 = 158,370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,070.56/337,230.96 = 158,370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,070.56x = 337,230.96 × 158,370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,070.56x = 53,407,449,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407,449,239.92/225,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,292.03

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