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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,377.94, 337,568.59 and 154,131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,377.94, 337,568.59 and 154,131.73 is: 230,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,377.94 : 337,568.59 = 154,131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,377.94/337,568.59 = 154,131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,377.94x = 337,568.59 × 154,131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,377.94x = 52,030,030,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030,030,770.36/225,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,856.80

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