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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,375.76, 310,687.20 and 171,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,375.76, 310,687.20 and 171,567.04 is: 236,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,375.76 : 310,687.20 = 171,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,375.76/310,687.20 = 171,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,375.76x = 310,687.20 × 171,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,375.76x = 53,303,683,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303,683,269.89/225,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,510.28

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