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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,175.59, 337,669.88 and 83,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,175.59, 337,669.88 and 83,028.96 is: 124,508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,175.59 : 337,669.88 = 83,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,175.59/337,669.88 = 83,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,175.59x = 337,669.88 × 83,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,175.59x = 28,036,378,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,378,544.58/225,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,508.96

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