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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,230.88, 310,683.54 and 148,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,230.88, 310,683.54 and 148,750.12 is: 205,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,230.88 : 310,683.54 = 148,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,230.88/310,683.54 = 148,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,230.88x = 310,683.54 × 148,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,230.88x = 46,214,213,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,214,213,857.02/225,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,185.96

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