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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,629.21, 338,111.51 and 125,652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,629.21, 338,111.51 and 125,652.02 is: 188,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,629.21 : 338,111.51 = 125,652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,629.21/338,111.51 = 125,652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,629.21x = 338,111.51 × 125,652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,629.21x = 42,484,394,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,484,394,216.75/225,629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,292.97

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