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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,148.25, 337,388.16 and 125,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,148.25, 337,388.16 and 125,170.91 is: 187,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,148.25 : 337,388.16 = 125,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,148.25/337,388.16 = 125,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,148.25x = 337,388.16 × 125,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,148.25x = 42,231,181,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231,181,323.48/225,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,570.56

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