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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,753.93, 311,535.86 and 125,151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,753.93, 311,535.86 and 125,151.93 is: 172,707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,753.93 : 311,535.86 = 125,151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,753.93/311,535.86 = 125,151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,753.93x = 311,535.86 × 125,151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,753.93x = 38,989,313,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989,313,517.45/225,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,707.13

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