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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,307.80, 310,924.30 and 123,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,307.80, 310,924.30 and 123,333.28 is: 170,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,307.80 : 310,924.30 = 123,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,307.80/310,924.30 = 123,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,307.80x = 310,924.30 × 123,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,307.80x = 38,347,313,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347,313,750.70/225,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,199.68

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