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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,776.92, 338,001.01 and 150,710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,776.92, 338,001.01 and 150,710.87 is: 225,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,776.92 : 338,001.01 = 150,710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,776.92/338,001.01 = 150,710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,776.92x = 338,001.01 × 150,710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,776.92x = 50,940,426,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940,426,277.98/225,776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,622.82

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