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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,827.16, 311,368.92 and 195,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,827.16, 311,368.92 and 195,145.44 is: 269,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,827.16 : 311,368.92 = 195,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,827.16/311,368.92 = 195,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,827.16x = 311,368.92 × 195,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,827.16x = 60,762,224,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,762,224,895.72/225,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,065.18

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