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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,844.94, 310,883.58 and 195,203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,844.94, 310,883.58 and 195,203.99 is: 268,705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,844.94 : 310,883.58 = 195,203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,844.94/310,883.58 = 195,203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,844.94x = 310,883.58 × 195,203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,844.94x = 60,685,715,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,685,715,241.48/225,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,705.22

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