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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,289.92, 310,879.02 and 134,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,289.92, 310,879.02 and 134,627.88 is: 185,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,289.92 : 310,879.02 = 134,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,289.92/310,879.02 = 134,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,289.92x = 310,879.02 × 134,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,289.92x = 41,852,983,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,983,399.08/225,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,773.88

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