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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,139.05, 337,787.69 and 140,803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,139.05, 337,787.69 and 140,803.47 is: 211,254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,139.05 : 337,787.69 = 140,803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,139.05/337,787.69 = 140,803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,139.05x = 337,787.69 × 140,803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,139.05x = 47,561,678,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,561,678,171.27/225,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,254.68

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