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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,313.92, 310,928.40 and 123,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,313.92, 310,928.40 and 123,336.72 is: 170,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,313.92 : 310,928.40 = 123,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,313.92/310,928.40 = 123,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,313.92x = 310,928.40 × 123,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,313.92x = 38,348,889,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348,889,010.85/225,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,202.04

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