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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,237.65, 337,967.13 and 105,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,237.65, 337,967.13 and 105,302.80 is: 158,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,237.65 : 337,967.13 = 105,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,237.65/337,967.13 = 105,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,237.65x = 337,967.13 × 105,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,237.65x = 35,588,885,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,588,885,914.31/225,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,005.94

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