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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,392.22, 310,663.35 and 179,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,392.22, 310,663.35 and 179,924.49 is: 247,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,392.22 : 310,663.35 = 179,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,392.22/310,663.35 = 179,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,392.22x = 310,663.35 × 179,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,392.22x = 55,895,944,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895,944,810.44/225,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,994.12

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