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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,844.70, 338,246.94 and 130,839.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,844.70, 338,246.94 and 130,839.03 is: 195,957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,844.70 : 338,246.94 = 130,839.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,844.70/338,246.94 = 130,839.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,844.70x = 338,246.94 × 130,839.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,844.70x = 44,255,899,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255,899,838.83/225,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,957.23

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