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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,780.55, 338,627.66 and 113,429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,780.55, 338,627.66 and 113,429.63 is: 170,122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,780.55 : 338,627.66 = 113,429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,780.55/338,627.66 = 113,429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,780.55x = 338,627.66 × 113,429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,780.55x = 38,410,410,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,410,410,460.99/225,780.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,122.76

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