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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,032.02, 310,543.41 and 124,430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,032.02, 310,543.41 and 124,430.02 is: 171,713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,032.02 : 310,543.41 = 124,430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,032.02/310,543.41 = 124,430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,032.02x = 310,543.41 × 124,430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,032.02x = 38,640,922,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,640,922,717.17/225,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,713.00

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