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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,192.44, 310,408.26 and 177,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,192.44, 310,408.26 and 177,370.04 is: 244,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,192.44 : 310,408.26 = 177,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,192.44/310,408.26 = 177,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,192.44x = 310,408.26 × 177,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,192.44x = 55,057,125,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,057,125,492.53/225,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,489.23

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