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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,636.96, 338,399.94 and 92,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,636.96, 338,399.94 and 92,555.16 is: 138,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,636.96 : 338,399.94 = 92,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,636.96/338,399.94 = 92,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,636.96x = 338,399.94 × 92,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,636.96x = 31,320,660,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,320,660,590.69/225,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,809.97

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