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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,989.11, 338,967.15 and 106,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,989.11, 338,967.15 and 106,073.38 is: 159,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,989.11 : 338,967.15 = 106,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,989.11/338,967.15 = 106,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,989.11x = 338,967.15 × 106,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,989.11x = 35,955,391,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,955,391,309.47/225,989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,102.32

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