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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,151.92, 337,504.32 and 125,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,151.92, 337,504.32 and 125,357.76 is: 187,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,151.92 : 337,504.32 = 125,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,151.92/337,504.32 = 125,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,151.92x = 337,504.32 × 125,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,151.92x = 42,308,785,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308,785,545.52/225,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,912.17

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