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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,762.78, 338,662.60 and 113,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,762.78, 338,662.60 and 113,385.20 is: 170,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,762.78 : 338,662.60 = 113,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,762.78/338,662.60 = 113,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,762.78x = 338,662.60 × 113,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,762.78x = 38,399,326,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399,326,633.52/225,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,087.06

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