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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,730.44, 311,506.29 and 123,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,730.44, 311,506.29 and 123,754.68 is: 170,780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,730.44 : 311,506.29 = 123,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,730.44/311,506.29 = 123,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,730.44x = 311,506.29 × 123,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,730.44x = 38,550,361,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,361,236.94/225,730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,780.52

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