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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,351.26, 337,917.54 and 112,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,351.26, 337,917.54 and 112,983.20 is: 169,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,351.26 : 337,917.54 = 112,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,351.26/337,917.54 = 112,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,351.26x = 337,917.54 × 112,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,351.26x = 38,179,005,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,179,005,005.33/225,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,419.98

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