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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,651.96, 338,390.46 and 120,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,651.96, 338,390.46 and 120,413.52 is: 180,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,651.96 : 338,390.46 = 120,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,651.96/338,390.46 = 120,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,651.96x = 338,390.46 × 120,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,651.96x = 40,746,786,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746,786,423.02/225,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,573.60

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