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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,154.42, 337,287.78 and 183,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,154.42, 337,287.78 and 183,082 is: 274,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,154.42 : 337,287.78 = 183,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,154.42/337,287.78 = 183,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,154.42x = 337,287.78 × 183,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,154.42x = 61,751,321,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,751,321,337.96/225,154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,262.09

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