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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,517.97, 338,032.44 and 112,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,517.97, 338,032.44 and 112,926.76 is: 169,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,517.97 : 338,032.44 = 112,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,517.97/338,032.44 = 112,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,517.97x = 338,032.44 × 112,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,517.97x = 38,172,907,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,907,379.01/225,517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,267.69

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