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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,237.93, 337,845.03 and 56,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,237.93, 337,845.03 and 56,758.14 is: 85,134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,237.93 : 337,845.03 = 56,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,237.93/337,845.03 = 56,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,237.93x = 337,845.03 × 56,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,237.93x = 19,175,455,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,455,511.04/225,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,134.22

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