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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,093.80, 337,691.90 and 131,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,093.80, 337,691.90 and 131,551.40 is: 197,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,093.80 : 337,691.90 = 131,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,093.80/337,691.90 = 131,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,093.80x = 337,691.90 × 131,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,093.80x = 44,423,842,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,842,213.66/225,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,357.02

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