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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,311.76, 310,934.70 and 139,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,311.76, 310,934.70 and 139,283.28 is: 192,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,311.76 : 310,934.70 = 139,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,311.76/310,934.70 = 139,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,311.76x = 310,934.70 × 139,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,311.76x = 43,308,004,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,308,004,881.82/225,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,213.69

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