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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,775.92, 337,999.51 and 150,709.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,775.92, 337,999.51 and 150,709.87 is: 225,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,775.92 : 337,999.51 = 150,709.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,775.92/337,999.51 = 150,709.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,775.92x = 337,999.51 × 150,709.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,775.92x = 50,939,862,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939,862,212.16/225,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,621.32

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