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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,533.48, 338,257.88 and 113,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,533.48, 338,257.88 and 113,183.56 is: 169,754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,533.48 : 338,257.88 = 113,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,533.48/338,257.88 = 113,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,533.48x = 338,257.88 × 113,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,533.48x = 38,285,231,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285,231,056.45/225,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,754.09

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