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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,496.62, 338,409.18 and 181,652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,496.62, 338,409.18 and 181,652.94 is: 272,611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,496.62 : 338,409.18 = 181,652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,496.62/338,409.18 = 181,652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,496.62x = 338,409.18 × 181,652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,496.62x = 61,473,022,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,473,022,469.99/225,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,611.72

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