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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,215.42, 310,792.48 and 123,240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,215.42, 310,792.48 and 123,240.47 is: 170,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,215.42 : 310,792.48 = 123,240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,215.42/310,792.48 = 123,240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,215.42x = 310,792.48 × 123,240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,215.42x = 38,302,209,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,209,445.60/225,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,069.22

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