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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,330.94, 310,956.70 and 124,728.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,330.94, 310,956.70 and 124,728.94 is: 172,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,330.94 : 310,956.70 = 124,728.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,330.94/310,956.70 = 124,728.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,330.94x = 310,956.70 × 124,728.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,330.94x = 38,785,298,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,298,487.68/225,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,125.94

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