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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,035.52, 310,548.24 and 124,433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,035.52, 310,548.24 and 124,433.52 is: 171,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,035.52 : 310,548.24 = 124,433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,035.52/310,548.24 = 124,433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,035.52x = 310,548.24 × 124,433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,035.52x = 38,642,610,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,642,610,633.00/225,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,717.83

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