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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,798.44, 338,033.24 and 150,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,798.44, 338,033.24 and 150,732.40 is: 225,655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,798.44 : 338,033.24 = 150,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,798.44/338,033.24 = 150,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,798.44x = 338,033.24 × 150,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,798.44x = 50,952,561,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,952,561,544.98/225,798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,655.06

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