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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,707.04, 311,463.72 and 130,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,707.04, 311,463.72 and 130,208.04 is: 179,680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,707.04 : 311,463.72 = 130,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,707.04/311,463.72 = 130,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,707.04x = 311,463.72 × 130,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,707.04x = 40,555,080,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555,080,512.31/225,707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,680.18

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