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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,108.80, 337,714.40 and 131,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,108.80, 337,714.40 and 131,566.40 is: 197,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,108.80 : 337,714.40 = 131,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,108.80/337,714.40 = 131,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,108.80x = 337,714.40 × 131,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,108.80x = 44,431,867,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431,867,836.16/225,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,379.52

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