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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,837.21, 310,873.14 and 195,196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,837.21, 310,873.14 and 195,196.35 is: 268,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,837.21 : 310,873.14 = 195,196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,837.21/310,873.14 = 195,196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,837.21x = 310,873.14 × 195,196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,837.21x = 60,681,302,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,681,302,241.04/225,837.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,694.88

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