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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,846.96, 338,663.19 and 131,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,846.96, 338,663.19 and 131,106.18 is: 196,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,846.96 : 338,663.19 = 131,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,846.96/338,663.19 = 131,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,846.96x = 338,663.19 × 131,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,846.96x = 44,400,837,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,837,147.51/225,846.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,597.01

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