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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,730.69, 311,506.63 and 123,754.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,730.69, 311,506.63 and 123,754.93 is: 170,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,730.69 : 311,506.63 = 123,754.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,730.69/311,506.63 = 123,754.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,730.69x = 311,506.63 × 123,754.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,730.69x = 38,550,481,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,481,190.19/225,730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,780.86

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