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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,763.40, 338,663.52 and 113,385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,763.40, 338,663.52 and 113,385.83 is: 170,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,763.40 : 338,663.52 = 113,385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,763.40/338,663.52 = 113,385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,763.40x = 338,663.52 × 113,385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,763.40x = 38,399,642,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399,642,612.60/225,763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,087.99

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