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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,949.40, 338,826.90 and 113,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,949.40, 338,826.90 and 113,586.20 is: 170,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,949.40 : 338,826.90 = 113,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,949.40/338,826.90 = 113,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,949.40x = 338,826.90 × 113,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,949.40x = 38,486,060,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486,060,028.78/225,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,330.44

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