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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,244.08, 310,836.78 and 123,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,244.08, 310,836.78 and 123,269.60 is: 170,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,244.08 : 310,836.78 = 123,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,244.08/310,836.78 = 123,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,244.08x = 310,836.78 × 123,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,244.08x = 38,316,725,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316,725,535.89/225,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,112.02

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