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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,247.92, 337,949.16 and 85,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,247.92, 337,949.16 and 85,046.64 is: 127,599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,247.92 : 337,949.16 = 85,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,247.92/337,949.16 = 85,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,247.92x = 337,949.16 × 85,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,247.92x = 28,741,440,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,440,548.82/225,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,599.14

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