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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,187.44, 310,401.36 and 177,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,187.44, 310,401.36 and 177,365.04 is: 244,482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,187.44 : 310,401.36 = 177,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,187.44/310,401.36 = 177,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,187.44x = 310,401.36 × 177,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,187.44x = 55,054,349,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,054,349,632.45/225,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,482.33

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