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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,411.75, 311,077.95 and 124,809.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,411.75, 311,077.95 and 124,809.75 is: 172,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,411.75 : 311,077.95 = 124,809.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,411.75/311,077.95 = 124,809.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,411.75x = 311,077.95 × 124,809.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,411.75x = 38,825,561,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,561,170.01/225,411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,242.85

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