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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,048.02, 310,565.49 and 124,446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,048.02, 310,565.49 and 124,446.02 is: 171,735.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,048.02 : 310,565.49 = 124,446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,048.02/310,565.49 = 124,446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,048.02x = 310,565.49 × 124,446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,048.02x = 38,648,639,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,648,639,179.85/225,048.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,735.08

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