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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,022.54, 310,384.80 and 144,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,022.54, 310,384.80 and 144,322.24 is: 199,070.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,022.54 : 310,384.80 = 144,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,022.54/310,384.80 = 144,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,022.54x = 310,384.80 × 144,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,022.54x = 44,795,429,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,795,429,597.95/225,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,070.86

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