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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,882.80, 338,655.70 and 135,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,882.80, 338,655.70 and 135,904.44 is: 203,755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,882.80 : 338,655.70 = 135,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,882.80/338,655.70 = 135,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,882.80x = 338,655.70 × 135,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,882.80x = 46,024,813,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,024,813,261.31/225,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,755.28

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