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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,697.75, 311,462.94 and 125,095.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,697.75, 311,462.94 and 125,095.75 is: 172,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,697.75 : 311,462.94 = 125,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,697.75/311,462.94 = 125,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,697.75x = 311,462.94 × 125,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,697.75x = 38,962,690,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962,690,076.51/225,697.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,632.16

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