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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,496.33, 337,950.73 and 125,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,496.33, 337,950.73 and 125,652.49 is: 188,315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,496.33 : 337,950.73 = 125,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,496.33/337,950.73 = 125,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,496.33x = 337,950.73 × 125,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,496.33x = 42,464,350,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,464,350,721.82/225,496.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,315.04

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