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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,083.94, 337,251.03 and 158,383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,083.94, 337,251.03 and 158,383.92 is: 237,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,083.94 : 337,251.03 = 158,383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,083.94/337,251.03 = 158,383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,083.94x = 337,251.03 × 158,383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,083.94x = 53,415,140,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,415,140,071.59/225,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,312.09

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