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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,190.05, 310,759.95 and 124,588.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,190.05, 310,759.95 and 124,588.77 is: 171,931.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,190.05 : 310,759.95 = 124,588.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,190.05/310,759.95 = 124,588.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,190.05x = 310,759.95 × 124,588.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,190.05x = 38,717,199,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717,199,935.76/225,190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,931.22

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