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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,087.54, 310,553.37 and 129,591.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,087.54, 310,553.37 and 129,591.78 is: 178,797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,087.54 : 310,553.37 = 129,591.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,087.54/310,553.37 = 129,591.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,087.54x = 310,553.37 × 129,591.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,087.54x = 40,245,164,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,245,164,003.30/225,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,797.83

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