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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,265.55, 337,889.59 and 83,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,265.55, 337,889.59 and 83,049.32 is: 124,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,265.55 : 337,889.59 = 83,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,265.55/337,889.59 = 83,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,265.55x = 337,889.59 × 83,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,265.55x = 28,061,501,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061,501,321.68/225,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,570.76

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