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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,526.48, 338,247.39 and 113,176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,526.48, 338,247.39 and 113,176.54 is: 169,743.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,526.48 : 338,247.39 = 113,176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,526.48/338,247.39 = 113,176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,526.48x = 338,247.39 × 113,176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,526.48x = 38,281,670,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281,670,392.79/225,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,743.57

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