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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,331.02, 311,035.08 and 139,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,331.02, 311,035.08 and 139,355.82 is: 192,359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,331.02 : 311,035.08 = 139,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,331.02/311,035.08 = 139,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,331.02x = 311,035.08 × 139,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,331.02x = 43,344,548,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344,548,622.17/225,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,359.44

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