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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,238.44, 337,184.58 and 136,222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,238.44, 337,184.58 and 136,222.68 is: 203,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,238.44 : 337,184.58 = 136,222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,238.44/337,184.58 = 136,222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,238.44x = 337,184.58 × 136,222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,238.44x = 45,932,187,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932,187,142.27/225,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,926.95

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