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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,512.76, 311,208.20 and 124,910.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,512.76, 311,208.20 and 124,910.76 is: 172,377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,512.76 : 311,208.20 = 124,910.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,512.76/311,208.20 = 124,910.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,512.76x = 311,208.20 × 124,910.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,512.76x = 38,873,252,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,873,252,780.23/225,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,377.18

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