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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,410.50, 311,066.49 and 124,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,410.50, 311,066.49 and 124,808.50 is: 172,235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,410.50 : 311,066.49 = 124,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,410.50/311,066.49 = 124,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,410.50x = 311,066.49 × 124,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,410.50x = 38,823,742,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,823,742,017.17/225,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,235.73

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