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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,403.78, 337,568.96 and 130,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,403.78, 337,568.96 and 130,433.76 is: 195,340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,403.78 : 337,568.96 = 130,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,403.78/337,568.96 = 130,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,403.78x = 337,568.96 × 130,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,403.78x = 44,030,388,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,388,712.09/225,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,340.06

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