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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,379.94, 337,571.59 and 154,133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,379.94, 337,571.59 and 154,133.73 is: 230,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,379.94 : 337,571.59 = 154,133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,379.94/337,571.59 = 154,133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,379.94x = 337,571.59 × 154,133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,379.94x = 52,031,168,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,031,168,308.73/225,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,859.80

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