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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,149.25, 337,389.66 and 125,171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,149.25, 337,389.66 and 125,171.91 is: 187,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,149.25 : 337,389.66 = 125,171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,149.25/337,389.66 = 125,171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,149.25x = 337,389.66 × 125,171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,149.25x = 42,231,708,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231,708,156.45/225,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,572.06

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