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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,822.59, 310,852.98 and 195,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,822.59, 310,852.98 and 195,181.70 is: 268,674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,822.59 : 310,852.98 = 195,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,822.59/310,852.98 = 195,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,822.59x = 310,852.98 × 195,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,822.59x = 60,672,813,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672,813,863.60/225,822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,674.69

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