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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,825.36, 311,616.54 and 130,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,825.36, 311,616.54 and 130,362.82 is: 179,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,825.36 : 311,616.54 = 130,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,825.36/311,616.54 = 130,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,825.36x = 311,616.54 × 130,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,825.36x = 40,623,210,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623,210,913.04/225,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,887.73

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