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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,163.24, 338,131.64 and 199,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,163.24, 338,131.64 and 199,919.60 is: 300,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,163.24 : 338,131.64 = 199,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,163.24/338,131.64 = 199,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,163.24x = 338,131.64 × 199,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,163.24x = 67,599,142,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,599,142,216.14/225,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,222.82

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