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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,960.62, 338,932.41 and 68,184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,960.62, 338,932.41 and 68,184.86 is: 102,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,960.62 : 338,932.41 = 68,184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,960.62/338,932.41 = 68,184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,960.62x = 338,932.41 × 68,184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,960.62x = 23,110,058,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,110,058,925.31/225,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,274.72

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