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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,538.16, 311,092.60 and 145,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,538.16, 311,092.60 and 145,067.52 is: 200,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,538.16 : 311,092.60 = 145,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,538.16/311,092.60 = 145,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,538.16x = 311,092.60 × 145,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,538.16x = 45,129,431,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,129,431,972.35/225,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,096.66

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