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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,356.73, 311,202.99 and 144,923.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,356.73, 311,202.99 and 144,923.91 is: 200,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,356.73 : 311,202.99 = 144,923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,356.73/311,202.99 = 144,923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,356.73x = 311,202.99 × 144,923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,356.73x = 45,100,754,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,100,754,114.49/225,356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,130.50

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