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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,911.64, 338,687.63 and 111,979.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,911.64, 338,687.63 and 111,979.26 is: 167,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,911.64 : 338,687.63 = 111,979.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,911.64/338,687.63 = 111,979.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,911.64x = 338,687.63 × 111,979.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,911.64x = 37,925,989,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925,989,618.66/225,911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,879.75

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