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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,239.05, 310,816.50 and 123,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,239.05, 310,816.50 and 123,244.15 is: 170,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,239.05 : 310,816.50 = 123,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,239.05/310,816.50 = 123,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,239.05x = 310,816.50 × 123,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,239.05x = 38,306,315,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306,315,348.48/225,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,069.60

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