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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,775.67, 337,999.14 and 150,709.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,775.67, 337,999.14 and 150,709.61 is: 225,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,775.67 : 337,999.14 = 150,709.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,775.67/337,999.14 = 150,709.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,775.67x = 337,999.14 × 150,709.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,775.67x = 50,939,719,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939,719,414.73/225,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,620.95

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