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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,348, 337,798.24 and 125,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,348, 337,798.24 and 125,553.76 is: 188,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,348 : 337,798.24 = 125,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,348/337,798.24 = 125,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,348x = 337,798.24 × 125,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,348x = 42,411,839,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411,839,153.38/225,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,205.97

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