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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,322.97, 310,979.84 and 128,526.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,322.97, 310,979.84 and 128,526.35 is: 177,385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,322.97 : 310,979.84 = 128,526.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,322.97/310,979.84 = 128,526.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,322.97x = 310,979.84 × 128,526.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,322.97x = 39,969,101,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969,101,561.25/225,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,385.83

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