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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,468.72, 338,071.56 and 150,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,468.72, 338,071.56 and 150,673.32 is: 225,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,468.72 : 338,071.56 = 150,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,468.72/338,071.56 = 150,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,468.72x = 338,071.56 × 150,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,468.72x = 50,938,364,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,938,364,342.78/225,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,922.09

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