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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,823.86, 338,628.48 and 131,083.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,823.86, 338,628.48 and 131,083.26 is: 196,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,823.86 : 338,628.48 = 131,083.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,823.86/338,628.48 = 131,083.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,823.86x = 338,628.48 × 131,083.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,823.86x = 44,388,525,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,388,525,087.24/225,823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,562.60

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