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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,925.52, 338,890.71 and 68,155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,925.52, 338,890.71 and 68,155.34 is: 102,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,925.52 : 338,890.71 = 68,155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,925.52/338,890.71 = 68,155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,925.52x = 338,890.71 × 68,155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,925.52x = 23,097,211,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097,211,562.89/225,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,233.74

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