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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,102.63, 337,503.96 and 123,948.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,102.63, 337,503.96 and 123,948.33 is: 185,839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,102.63 : 337,503.96 = 123,948.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,102.63/337,503.96 = 123,948.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,102.63x = 337,503.96 × 123,948.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,102.63x = 41,833,052,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,833,052,210.39/225,102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,839.91

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