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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,407.18, 311,061.93 and 124,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,407.18, 311,061.93 and 124,805.18 is: 172,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,407.18 : 311,061.93 = 124,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,407.18/311,061.93 = 124,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,407.18x = 311,061.93 × 124,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,407.18x = 38,822,140,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,822,140,164.80/225,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,231.16

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