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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,017.54, 310,377.90 and 144,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,017.54, 310,377.90 and 144,317.24 is: 199,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,017.54 : 310,377.90 = 144,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,017.54/310,377.90 = 144,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,017.54x = 310,377.90 × 144,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,017.54x = 44,792,883,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,792,883,378.20/225,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,063.96

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