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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,581.65, 338,003.34 and 136,565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,581.65, 338,003.34 and 136,565.35 is: 204,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,581.65 : 338,003.34 = 136,565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,581.65/338,003.34 = 136,565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,581.65x = 338,003.34 × 136,565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,581.65x = 46,159,544,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159,544,428.27/225,581.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,624.55

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