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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,312.88, 310,946.82 and 129,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,312.88, 310,946.82 and 129,825.76 is: 179,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,312.88 : 310,946.82 = 129,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,312.88/310,946.82 = 129,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,312.88x = 310,946.82 × 129,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,312.88x = 40,368,907,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,368,907,226.08/225,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,168.22

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