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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,061.08, 310,622.48 and 129,623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,061.08, 310,622.48 and 129,623.03 is: 178,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,061.08 : 310,622.48 = 129,623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,061.08/310,622.48 = 129,623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,061.08x = 310,622.48 × 129,623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,061.08x = 40,263,827,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,827,043.71/225,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,901.78

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