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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,105.53, 337,658.83 and 91,985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,105.53, 337,658.83 and 91,985.78 is: 137,978.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,105.53 : 337,658.83 = 91,985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,105.53/337,658.83 = 91,985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,105.53x = 337,658.83 × 91,985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,105.53x = 31,059,809,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059,809,566.29/225,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,978.88

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