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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,569.44, 311,145.06 and 145,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,569.44, 311,145.06 and 145,101.88 is: 200,150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,569.44 : 311,145.06 = 145,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,569.44/311,145.06 = 145,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,569.44x = 311,145.06 × 145,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,569.44x = 45,147,733,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,147,733,158.71/225,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,150.04

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