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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,512.73, 338,024.57 and 112,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,512.73, 338,024.57 and 112,921.52 is: 169,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,512.73 : 338,024.57 = 112,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,512.73/338,024.57 = 112,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,512.73x = 338,024.57 × 112,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,512.73x = 38,170,245,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,170,245,987.02/225,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,259.83

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