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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,249.06, 310,844.58 and 144,677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,249.06, 310,844.58 and 144,677.28 is: 199,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,249.06 : 310,844.58 = 144,677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,249.06/310,844.58 = 144,677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,249.06x = 310,844.58 × 144,677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,249.06x = 44,972,148,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,972,148,337.14/225,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,655.21

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