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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,780.89, 338,628.17 and 113,429.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,780.89, 338,628.17 and 113,429.98 is: 170,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,780.89 : 338,628.17 = 113,429.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,780.89/338,628.17 = 113,429.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,780.89x = 338,628.17 × 113,429.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,780.89x = 38,410,585,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,410,585,351.57/225,780.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,123.28

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