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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,133.55, 337,651.76 and 71,271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,133.55, 337,651.76 and 71,271.69 is: 106,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,133.55 : 337,651.76 = 71,271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,133.55/337,651.76 = 71,271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,133.55x = 337,651.76 × 71,271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,133.55x = 24,065,011,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,011,210.32/225,133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,892.16

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