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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,359.59, 337,548.07 and 112,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,359.59, 337,548.07 and 112,843.56 is: 169,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,359.59 : 337,548.07 = 112,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,359.59/337,548.07 = 112,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,359.59x = 337,548.07 × 112,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,359.59x = 38,090,126,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,126,743.46/225,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,019.33

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