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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,863.48, 338,343.46 and 135,856.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,863.48, 338,343.46 and 135,856.48 is: 203,512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,863.48 : 338,343.46 = 135,856.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,863.48/338,343.46 = 135,856.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,863.48x = 338,343.46 × 135,856.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,863.48x = 45,966,151,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,966,151,506.62/225,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,512.99

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