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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,844.96, 338,660.19 and 131,104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,844.96, 338,660.19 and 131,104.18 is: 196,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,844.96 : 338,660.19 = 131,104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,844.96/338,660.19 = 131,104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,844.96x = 338,660.19 × 131,104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,844.96x = 44,399,766,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,766,508.59/225,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,594.01

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