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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,353.20, 310,989.72 and 124,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,353.20, 310,989.72 and 124,749.04 is: 172,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,353.20 : 310,989.72 = 124,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,353.20/310,989.72 = 124,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,353.20x = 310,989.72 × 124,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,353.20x = 38,795,669,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,669,019.87/225,353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,154.95

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