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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,394.50, 311,044.41 and 124,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,394.50, 311,044.41 and 124,792.50 is: 172,213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,394.50 : 311,044.41 = 124,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,394.50/311,044.41 = 124,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,394.50x = 311,044.41 × 124,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,394.50x = 38,816,009,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,816,009,534.93/225,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,213.65

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