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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,626.24, 311,364.48 and 125,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,626.24, 311,364.48 and 125,024 is: 172,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,626.24 : 311,364.48 = 125,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,626.24/311,364.48 = 125,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,626.24x = 311,364.48 × 125,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,626.24x = 38,928,032,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928,032,747.52/225,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,533.27

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