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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,197.94, 337,498.83 and 119,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,197.94, 337,498.83 and 119,789.94 is: 179,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,197.94 : 337,498.83 = 119,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,197.94/337,498.83 = 119,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,197.94x = 337,498.83 × 119,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,197.94x = 40,428,964,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,428,964,595.77/225,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,526.35

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