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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,767.04, 338,706.87 and 159,336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,767.04, 338,706.87 and 159,336.93 is: 239,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,767.04 : 338,706.87 = 159,336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,767.04/338,706.87 = 159,336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,767.04x = 338,706.87 × 159,336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,767.04x = 53,968,512,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968,512,835.71/225,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,045.14

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