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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,636.96, 338,299.92 and 107,208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,636.96, 338,299.92 and 107,208.48 is: 160,738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,636.96 : 338,299.92 = 107,208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,636.96/338,299.92 = 107,208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,636.96x = 338,299.92 × 107,208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,636.96x = 36,268,620,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268,620,207.32/225,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,738.83

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