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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,255.89, 310,888.04 and 128,459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,255.89, 310,888.04 and 128,459.95 is: 177,294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,255.89 : 310,888.04 = 128,459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,255.89/310,888.04 = 128,459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,255.89x = 310,888.04 × 128,459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,255.89x = 39,936,660,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,936,660,654.48/225,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,294.63

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