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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,219.34, 337,927.02 and 141,172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,219.34, 337,927.02 and 141,172.12 is: 211,819.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,219.34 : 337,927.02 = 141,172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,219.34/337,927.02 = 141,172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,219.34x = 337,927.02 × 141,172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,219.34x = 47,705,873,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705,873,818.68/225,219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,819.61

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