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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,368.55, 337,561.56 and 112,852.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,368.55, 337,561.56 and 112,852.53 is: 169,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,368.55 : 337,561.56 = 112,852.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,368.55/337,561.56 = 112,852.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,368.55x = 337,561.56 × 112,852.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,368.55x = 38,094,676,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094,676,076.75/225,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,032.80

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