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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,206.28, 337,907.46 and 141,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,206.28, 337,907.46 and 141,159 is: 211,799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,206.28 : 337,907.46 = 141,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,206.28/337,907.46 = 141,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,206.28x = 337,907.46 × 141,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,206.28x = 47,698,679,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,698,679,146.14/225,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,799.95

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