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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,197.91, 337,800.78 and 82,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,197.91, 337,800.78 and 82,969.98 is: 124,456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,197.91 : 337,800.78 = 82,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,197.91/337,800.78 = 82,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,197.91x = 337,800.78 × 82,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,197.91x = 28,027,322,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027,322,693.83/225,197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,456.41

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