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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,423.41, 338,180.27 and 73,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,423.41, 338,180.27 and 73,630.62 is: 110,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,423.41 : 338,180.27 = 73,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,423.41/338,180.27 = 73,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,423.41x = 338,180.27 × 73,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,423.41x = 24,900,422,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,900,422,583.71/225,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,460.68

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