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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,315.63, 310,914.31 and 134,653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,315.63, 310,914.31 and 134,653.55 is: 185,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,315.63 : 310,914.31 = 134,653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,315.63/310,914.31 = 134,653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,315.63x = 310,914.31 × 134,653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,315.63x = 41,865,715,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,865,715,587.30/225,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,809.19

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