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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,150.76, 337,842.78 and 163,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,150.76, 337,842.78 and 163,331.56 is: 245,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,150.76 : 337,842.78 = 163,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,150.76/337,842.78 = 163,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,150.76x = 337,842.78 × 163,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,150.76x = 55,180,388,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,180,388,292.14/225,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,081.95

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