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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,276.58, 310,371.87 and 184,926.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,276.58, 310,371.87 and 184,926.43 is: 254,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,276.58 : 310,371.87 = 184,926.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,276.58/310,371.87 = 184,926.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,276.58x = 310,371.87 × 184,926.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,276.58x = 57,395,961,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395,961,891.52/225,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,779.98

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