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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,401.99, 311,058.57 and 123,425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,401.99, 311,058.57 and 123,425.83 is: 170,329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,401.99 : 311,058.57 = 123,425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,401.99/311,058.57 = 123,425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,401.99x = 311,058.57 × 123,425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,401.99x = 38,392,660,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,392,660,625.57/225,401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,329.73

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