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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,441, 338,213.34 and 77,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,441, 338,213.34 and 77,697 is: 116,563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,441 : 338,213.34 = 77,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,441/338,213.34 = 77,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,441x = 338,213.34 × 77,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,441x = 26,278,161,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,161,877.98/225,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,563.37

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