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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,424.12, 337,913.82 and 125,631.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,424.12, 337,913.82 and 125,631.31 is: 188,323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,424.12 : 337,913.82 = 125,631.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,424.12/337,913.82 = 125,631.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,424.12x = 337,913.82 × 125,631.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,424.12x = 42,452,555,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,452,555,873.70/225,424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,323.04

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