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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,472.59, 338,436.81 and 199,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,472.59, 338,436.81 and 199,994.04 is: 300,193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,472.59 : 338,436.81 = 199,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,472.59/338,436.81 = 199,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,472.59x = 338,436.81 × 199,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,472.59x = 67,685,344,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,685,344,916.61/225,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,193.23

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