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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,200.52, 337,801.32 and 182,879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,200.52, 337,801.32 and 182,879.64 is: 274,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,200.52 : 337,801.32 = 182,879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,200.52/337,801.32 = 182,879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,200.52x = 337,801.32 × 182,879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,200.52x = 61,776,983,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776,983,793.12/225,200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,319.90

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