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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,378.94, 337,570.09 and 154,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,378.94, 337,570.09 and 154,132.73 is: 230,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,378.94 : 337,570.09 = 154,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,378.94/337,570.09 = 154,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,378.94x = 337,570.09 × 154,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,378.94x = 52,030,599,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030,599,538.05/225,378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,858.30

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