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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,646.52, 311,392.15 and 123,675.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,646.52, 311,392.15 and 123,675.25 is: 170,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,646.52 : 311,392.15 = 123,675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,646.52/311,392.15 = 123,675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,646.52x = 311,392.15 × 123,675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,646.52x = 38,511,501,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511,501,667.85/225,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,671.82

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