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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,682.46, 338,436.18 and 120,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,682.46, 338,436.18 and 120,444.02 is: 180,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,682.46 : 338,436.18 = 120,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,682.46/338,436.18 = 120,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,682.46x = 338,436.18 × 120,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,682.46x = 40,762,614,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762,614,032.64/225,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,619.33

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