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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,362.58, 337,552.56 and 112,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,362.58, 337,552.56 and 112,846.56 is: 169,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,362.58 : 337,552.56 = 112,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,362.58/337,552.56 = 112,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,362.58x = 337,552.56 × 112,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,362.58x = 38,091,645,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,091,645,215.19/225,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,023.82

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