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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,569.90, 338,321.43 and 136,799.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,569.90, 338,321.43 and 136,799.57 is: 205,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,569.90 : 338,321.43 = 136,799.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,569.90/338,321.43 = 136,799.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,569.90x = 338,321.43 × 136,799.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,569.90x = 46,282,224,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,282,224,454.18/225,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,179.08

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