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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,773.42, 337,995.77 and 150,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,773.42, 337,995.77 and 150,707.36 is: 225,617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,773.42 : 337,995.77 = 150,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,773.42/337,995.77 = 150,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,773.42x = 337,995.77 × 150,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,773.42x = 50,938,450,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,938,450,279.32/225,773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,617.57

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