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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,095.60, 337,189.80 and 140,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,095.60, 337,189.80 and 140,596.40 is: 210,611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,095.60 : 337,189.80 = 140,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,095.60/337,189.80 = 140,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,095.60x = 337,189.80 × 140,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,095.60x = 47,407,671,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,407,671,996.72/225,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,611.28

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