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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,783.08, 338,631.45 and 113,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,783.08, 338,631.45 and 113,432.16 is: 170,126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,783.08 : 338,631.45 = 113,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,783.08/338,631.45 = 113,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,783.08x = 338,631.45 × 113,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,783.08x = 38,411,698,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,411,698,299.99/225,783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,126.56

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