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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,174.53, 310,995.96 and 153,430.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,174.53, 310,995.96 and 153,430.00 is: 211,907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,174.53 : 310,995.96 = 153,430.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,174.53/310,995.96 = 153,430.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,174.53x = 310,995.96 × 153,430.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,174.53x = 47,716,108,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716,108,789.95/225,174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,907.22

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