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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,805.47, 338,729.39 and 81,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,805.47, 338,729.39 and 81,747.33 is: 122,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,805.47 : 338,729.39 = 81,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,805.47/338,729.39 = 81,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,805.47x = 338,729.39 × 81,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,805.47x = 27,690,222,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,690,222,312.44/225,805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,628.66

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