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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,345.69, 310,955.43 and 134,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,345.69, 310,955.43 and 134,683.59 is: 185,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,345.69 : 310,955.43 = 134,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,345.69/310,955.43 = 134,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,345.69x = 310,955.43 × 134,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,345.69x = 41,880,593,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880,593,642.39/225,345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,850.43

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