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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,094.86, 310,726.56 and 140,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,094.86, 310,726.56 and 140,253.84 is: 193,609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,094.86 : 310,726.56 = 140,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,094.86/310,726.56 = 140,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,094.86x = 310,726.56 × 140,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,094.86x = 43,580,593,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,580,593,229.99/225,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,609.90

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