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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,143.38, 337,380.83 and 125,166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,143.38, 337,380.83 and 125,166.03 is: 187,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,143.38 : 337,380.83 = 125,166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,143.38/337,380.83 = 125,166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,143.38x = 337,380.83 × 125,166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,143.38x = 42,228,617,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,617,667.57/225,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,563.22

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