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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,231.03, 310,809.42 and 134,636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,231.03, 310,809.42 and 134,636.85 is: 185,793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,231.03 : 310,809.42 = 134,636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,231.03/310,809.42 = 134,636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,231.03x = 310,809.42 × 134,636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,231.03x = 41,846,401,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,846,401,259.13/225,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,793.23

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