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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,423.26, 338,008.22 and 154,425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,423.26, 338,008.22 and 154,425.95 is: 231,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,423.26 : 338,008.22 = 154,425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,423.26/338,008.22 = 154,425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,423.26x = 338,008.22 × 154,425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,423.26x = 52,197,242,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,242,635.71/225,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,552.15

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