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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,181.81, 337,234.47 and 125,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,181.81, 337,234.47 and 125,093.76 is: 187,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,181.81 : 337,234.47 = 125,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,181.81/337,234.47 = 125,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,181.81x = 337,234.47 × 125,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,181.81x = 42,185,927,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,185,927,853.91/225,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,341.63

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