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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,465.72, 338,067.06 and 150,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,465.72, 338,067.06 and 150,670.32 is: 225,917.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,465.72 : 338,067.06 = 150,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,465.72/338,067.06 = 150,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,465.72x = 338,067.06 × 150,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,465.72x = 50,936,672,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,936,672,111.66/225,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,917.59

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