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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,486.76, 311,159.70 and 123,506.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,486.76, 311,159.70 and 123,506.95 is: 170,433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,486.76 : 311,159.70 = 123,506.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,486.76/311,159.70 = 123,506.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,486.76x = 311,159.70 × 123,506.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,486.76x = 38,430,385,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,430,385,509.92/225,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,433.00

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